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Object Name |
Lamp, Kerosene |
Description |
Kerosene lamp in four parts: glass chimney, tin font and lighting mechanism, round glass shade and tin and iron base. Tin font w/ repousse border, light adjustment cast with following "Made in US of America." Font lifts out of base and has a central air channel. Shade round glass globe, red/pink, with gold overlay of two dragons alternating with a pair of classical trophies. base, tin, bulbous shape painted orange / brown, cast iron filigree rim, body overlaid with strap work and shamrocks. Four footed cast iron base painted black with gilt trim. Marked underside: "B & H / 7621" Glass chimney marked "Fire proof / finest lead glass / made in Germany." |
Dimensions |
H-19.5 Dia-11 inches |
Catalog Number |
P81.540 |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Condition |
Good |