Lot 1158

FROSTED STARS KEROSENE BRACKET LAMPS, LOT OF TWO,

Estimate: $50 - $100
Sold for

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
FROSTED STARS KEROSENE BRACKET LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, frosted and colorless, each tapered form with a frosted band of stars, having a peg indention to the underside, each having a brass collar and side refill feature with a brass cap. Each fitted with a period slip burner and matching Frosted Stars ball shades. Maker unverified. Fourth quarter 19th century. 10 1/2" and 10 3/4" H to top of shades, 4 1/4" H to top of collar.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

One undamaged; other nearly undamaged with the collar having splitting, some scattered surface wear, and some interior residue; one shade having a slight purple tint. Each having some some expected light roughness to the fitters and rims, as made.