Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 24, 2023: Summer Americana: Day One

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 139

GLASS AND TIN KEROSENE / FLUID MAKE-DO LAMP

Estimate: $80 - $120
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GLASS AND TIN KEROSENE / FLUID MAKE-DO LAMP, colorless, unpatterned compressed globular font, fitted into a tin base with wide circular foot, period brass collar. Fitted with a No. 1 lip burner and colorless lip chimney. Maker unverified. Second half 19th century. 6 7/8" H to top of collar, 5" D foot.
 

Condition

Virtually undamaged with a couple of flakes to the chimney fitter; overall scattered wear and corrosion.

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From the William D. Annable estate, Oberlin, OH.