Date

circa 1920

Description

Kerosene lamp with metal base and brass holder for white glass container for the fuel. The wick is attached with a brass holder that has four metal holders for the glass chimney. There is a brass  to use for adjusting the wick length. The base of the wick is in the glass container so that the kerosene can be absorbed to light the lamp. The wick holder has Correct stamped on it and is hinged. It appears that there is copper in the base since there is green oxidation under the lamp. 

Materials

glass brass white glass cloth (wick) metal

Measurements

8.5 in W x 17.75 in H

Category

Lamp, Kerosene