Lot 1070

RIPLEY MARRIAGE / WEDDING KEROSENE STAND LAMPS, LOT OF TWO,

Estimate: $80 - $120
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
RIPLEY MARRIAGE / WEDDING KEROSENE STAND LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, translucent starch blue and alabaster/clambroth, comprising one with an incorrect colorless base and brass covering case; other having a tall recessed-panel base. Ripley & Co. Third quarter 19th century. 11 1/2" to 13 1/2" HOA, 9" WOA.
Literature: Parallels Thuro - Oil Lamps I, p. 187.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

Each having significant imperfections with one having a large and obvious brass repair holding it together, components being loose; other being detached at the connection of stem and standard, one font cracked, base having many bruises and being cracked; each having additional imperfections.