Pre-Veteran's Day Americana Auction
Lot 102:
Description
Rarely does one find classical lighting in its original untouched condition. These argands have not been polished, repatinated, electrified, etc. They may be filled with oil with a new wick and actually lit! Each bears the label "Messenger & Sons, 63 Hatton Garden, London & Birmingham, Manufactured For Alfred Welles, Boston". Messenger was at this address from 1833-48 which allows us to date the lamps very accurately. The period shades are hand blown and expertly hand engraved. Dimension:13 1/4" Height
Condition: Untouched condition, never electrified; Both chimneys have base cracks.
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