January 18, 2024: Winter 19th & 20th c. Lighting Auction
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 308
BRASS SINGLE-ARM KEROSENE HARVARD STUDENT LAMP
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$420
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
BRASS SINGLE-ARM KEROSENE HARVARD STUDENT LAMP, electrified, embossed font with paneling under scroll and figural Mephistopheles ornamentation, supported by a central shaft and weighted circular foot, adjustable shade ring. Fitted with an electrified burner, and an opaque white conical-form shade with flared top. Probably Plume & Atwood. Second half 19th century. 26 1/2" HOA, 5 3/4" D base. Shade 5 3/4" H, 7" D fitter.
Literature: Miller/Solverson - Student Lamps of the Victorian Era, p. 103, fig. 164 and p. 81 fig. 63.
Condition
Good overall condition, expected wear and some scattered light denting, repair to air-draft and font connection, font drilled for electrical cord. Burner lacking components. Shade undamaged.
From a Tennessee private collection.
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