Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF BURNERS INCLUDING

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. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. 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.