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.