Lot 1205

PRESSED MATCH-HOLDER BASE KEROSENE LAMPS, LOT OF FOUR,

Estimate: $80 - $120
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$1,000 $100
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PRESSED MATCH-HOLDER BASE KEROSENE LAMPS, LOT OF FOUR, colorless, amber, and blue, comprising three stand lamps with two having polychrome-enamel decoration, and a footed finger lamp, each having a brass collar. Two fitted with a period slip burner. Various makers. Fourth quarter 19th century. 5 1/2" to 9" H to top of collar.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

Finger lamp having a sliver chip to one base corner and a bruise-like imperfection adjacent to the collar; some having interior residue; enamel having wear.