Lot 1007

PRESSED TULIP AND COLUMNAR WHALE OIL / FLUID STAND LAMPS, LOT OF TWO,

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

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
PRESSED TULIP AND COLUMNAR WHALE OIL / FLUID STAND LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, colorless and alabaster/clambroth, each having a dome-top font with 12 protruding petals below the shoulder, raised on a columnar double-step base with beads in between the steps, wafer construction, one having a period pewter collar, other having a brass collar. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. and possibly others. 1845-1870. 11 5/8" to 12 3/4" H.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

Alabaster undamaged; colorless having sliver chipping and flake to the base edge. Alabaster having a light sanded surface and a discolored line to the base, all as made.