The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss
Lot 330:
Description
A trio of antique non-electric oil or kerosene table lamps featuring molded glass components and metal burner assemblies. The collection includes three distinct styles of pedestal bases and fonts. The center lamp is composed of a clear glass font and a pedestal base embossed with a scrolling foliate pattern. Its burner features a thumbwheel embossed with the characters FARMS LAMP BRIGHT around a central pin, identifying the burner as a Bright Knight Farm Lamp model. A woven fabric wick is visible within the font. The leftmost lamp features an octagonal pedestal base and a font with an angular, paneled profile. The rightmost lamp consists of a fluted circular pedestal base and a rounded font. Each lamp is fitted with a clear glass chimney; the leftmost chimney features a crimped rim, while the center and rightmost chimneys have straight-top bulged forms. The burner galleries are constructed of brass and dark-patinated metal. Height: 18.5 inches to the top of the tallest chimney; 12 inches to the top of the burner assembly.Width: 6 inches at the base of the fluted lamp.
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