Lot 1060

PRIMROSE OPALESCENT KEROSENE LAMPS, LOT OF TWO,

Estimate: $50 - $100
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
PRIMROSE OPALESCENT KEROSENE LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, colorless opalescent, comprising a stand lamp and finger lamp, each having an Ebling collar. Each fitted with a period slip burner. Fourth quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" and 9" H to top of collar.
Literature: Parallels Thuro - Oil Lamps I,, p. 268, fig. C.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

Finger lamp having a crack to the lower terminal of the handle extending into the body; stand lamp in excellent condition with some flaking and small chipping around the base edge.