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LOT 145:
A PAIR OF BURNERS INCLUDING A PIGEON LAMP AND AN OIL LAMP BASE, 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF BURNERS INCLUDING A PIGEON LAMP AND AN OIL LAMP BASE, 19TH CENTURY
A pair of burners including the famous Pigeon Lamp, an invention by French entrepreneur Charles Pigeon which was intended to be a safer affordable lamp that was fueled by mineral spirits. The lamp is stamped with a long inscription that acts as a maker's mark and advertisement, a full transcription can be provided upon request. The other burner appears to be the triangular copper base of a large oil lamp, part of the wick still being extant.
France, 19th Century.
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Dimensions: Tallest H: 7 1/4 in., (18.4 cm.)
Condition: Good overall with some oxidation and expected minor wear due to age. The triangular base with old, probably original solder marks.
