$235
Two Patent Table Lamps, America, 19th century, an adjustable, nickel-plated brass argand student lamp marked "MANHATTAN BRASS CO. N.Y. PAT'D MAY 23. 76..." with a ribbed green cased opal glass reflector shade, (electrified), together with a brass Astral lamp with oval brass label marked "Cornelius & Co. PHILA. PATENT APRIL 1st 1848," with a columnar shaft, square marble base, and colorless glass shade with engraved fruit and frosted borders, extra burner included, ht. 20 1/4, 25 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-08-14