July 27, 2023: Summer 19th & 20th c. Glass & Lighting - Day One
Thu, Jul 27, 2023 09:00AM EDT
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Lot 12
CUT OVERLAY PUNTY KEROSENE STAND LAMP
Estimate: $300 - $400
Sold for
$660
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 |
CUT OVERLAY PUNTY KEROSENE STAND LAMP, amethyst to colorless compressed pyriform font, stamped-brass stem with spiraling pattern and single-step marble base, No. 1 fine-line collar. Fitted with a period setup comprising a Bowens No. 0 lip burner, thumbwheel marked "BOWENS PATENT DEC 10. 1864", spring activated sliding mechanism for securing chimney, and a colorless lip chimney. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1850-1865. 8" H to top of collar, 4" SQ base.
Probably Published: Thuro - Oil Lamps II, p. 60, fig. B.
Literature: Parallels Barlow/Kaiser - The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Vol. 2, p. 197, fig. 2327.
Condition
Excellent condition, font with some wear and light highpoint scratches, brass foot with a light dent, marble with expected flakes/roughness. Burner undamaged, chimney fitter with flakes/roughness.
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From the Catherine Thuro Collection, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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