Lot 1153

PERKINS & HOUSE SAFETY BRASS KEROSENE STAND LAMPS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $50 - $100
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Bid Increments

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$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
PERKINS & HOUSE SAFETY BRASS KEROSENE STAND LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, each font marked "PERKINS & HOUSE / SAFETY LAMP / CLEV'D NON-EXPLOSIVE LAMP CO. / CLEVELAND & NEW YORK" and "PAT'D. - DEC.11.1866 / NOV 24.1857 / NOV.18.1871.", filler cap impressed with patent information, one example raised on a ringed stem and circular stepped foot and remaining on a tri-form cast-iron foot. Each fitted with a period set-up comprising a hinged lip burner and colorless lip chimneys. Cleveland Non-Explosive Lamp Co. Third quarter 19th century. 7 3/4" and 9 1/2" H to top of collars.

Provenance: From the Bill and Carol Lindow collection, Shaker Heights, OH.

Condition

Very good overall condition, some scattered denting. One burner undamaged, remaining with denting, chimneys undamaged.