Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 2023: 19th & 20th Century Lighting, Day 2

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1033

RIPLEY MARRIAGE / WEDDING KEROSENE STAND LAMP

Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$1,083.75
Sold Price includes BP

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

RIPLEY MARRIAGE / WEDDING KEROSENE STAND LAMP, translucent starch blue, starch blue fonts and match holder, translucent starch blue tall recessed-panel base, font supports very faintly embossed on one side "D. C. RIPLEY & CO", underside of foot embossed "RIPLEY & CO / PAT FEB 1ST 1870", brass connector, No. 1 fine-line collars. Fitted with period "Scoville Queen Anne" slip burners. Ripley & Co. Third quarter 19th century. 13 3/8" H to top of collar, 5 1/4" D foot.
Literature: Parallels Thuro - Oil Lamps I, p. 187.

Condition

Undamaged with some discoloration to the exterior of the fonts. One font having an interior bubble, as made.

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From the private collection of Jim & Oneida Hayes, Rockford, IL.