FOLMER & SCHWING, NEW YORK WATCH POCKET LAMP, hinged nickel case with engine-turned floral decoration, opens to reveal mechanism surrounded by markings and 1891 patent date, fitted with a small single tube burner with cloth wick. Fitted in a hinged wooden box with green fabric covering, interior of cover with stamped retailer "CAESAR SPIEGLER. / JEWELER / BETHLEHEM, PA." Includes an additional wooden box with original paper labels for Folmer & Schwing, fitted with nine paper cap disc. Late 19th century. 2" D case.
Provenance: From the collection of Kathy and Dr. Joseph Arvay, Mendham, NJ.
Condition
Excellent condition, expected minor wear. Losses and deterioration to the cloth covering on box. Disc box with some minor imperfections and losses to labels.