DILLAWAY PATENT LILLY-OF-THE-VALLEY FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF TWO
DILLAWAY PATENT LILLY-OF-THE-VALLEY FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, colorless, comprising a finger example with an applied handle and a stand example, each with a recessed drip-catcher shoulder with exterior embossed "PAT'D. JULY. 18 1871."; No. 1 fine-line collars. Each fitted with a period slip burner and colorless chimney.Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second half 19th century. 3 1/2" to 8 1/2" H to top of collars.Literature: Font parallels Thuro, Oil Lamps II, p. 26, fig. d.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.
Condition Report: Stand example undamaged, finger example with crack to body at upper terminal. One burner undamaged, remaining deflector with light denting, minor imperfections to chimney rims.
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DILLAWAY PATENT LILLY-OF-THE-VALLEY FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, colorless, comprising a finger example with an applied handle and a stand example, each with a recessed drip-catcher shoulder with exterior embossed "PAT'D. JULY. 18 1871."; No. 1 fine-line collars. Each fitted with a period slip burner and colorless chimney.Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second half 19th century. 3 1/2" to 8 1/2" H to top of collars.Literature: Font parallels Thuro, Oil Lamps II, p. 26, fig. d.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.
Condition Report: Stand example undamaged, finger example with crack to body at upper terminal. One burner undamaged, remaining deflector with light denting, minor imperfections to chimney rims.