Lot 1008

BLOWN-MOLDED WHALE OIL/FLUID PEG LAMP,

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
BLOWN-MOLDED WHALE OIL/FLUID PEG LAMP, colorless, spherical form with a medial band of circules with parallels flutes above and below, fitted into a brass candlestick, period pewter collar. Fitted with a period two-tube burner. Together with a a post card showing prices of various types of oil from "JOSIAH MACY'S SONS", in an acrylic frame. Maker unverified. Second quarter 19th century. 9 1/2" HOA. Post card frame: 4" x 6"
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

Undamaged.