MANHATTAN BRASS CO. SINGLE GRIFFIN KEROSENE STUDENT LAMP, acorn-form font vase with applied torch decoration, with connected cast-brass griffin with tail to the font and mouth toward the burner, all fitted on an adjustable central pole and supported by a raised square base with claw feet. Fitted with a period duplex burner. Electrified. Manhattan Brass Co. Fourth quarter 19th century. 20 3/4" HOA, 13 1/2" WOA, 7 1/2" SQ base.
Literature: Parallels Miller/Solverson - Student Lamps of the Victorian Era, p. 111, pl. 55, fig. 185. Recent research indicates a corrected attribution for this lamp.
Catalogue Note: This is an iconic student lamp and one of the more desirable single-arm student lamps created. This is also our first time selling this extraordinary piece.

Excellent condition overall with imperfections created by the electrification process including soldering to the burner gallery and light socket, drill hole hidden behind one of the griffin's wings.