Presented for your consideration is a magnificent, matched pair of antique cobalt blue glass finger lamps in the iconic "Coolidge Drape" pattern (also known as "Bellevue"). Produced by the Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass & Glass Co. circa 1892, these lamps feature a deep, vibrant "Poison Blue" color that is a standout in any Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) collection.
The lamps are in exceptional condition with clear, sharp molding. One lamp retains a high-quality period burner by P&A (Plume & Atwood) Risdon of Danbury, CT, while the other features an Eldorado burner by W.B.G. Corp. Both include clear glass chimneys and wicks. Finding a matched pair with this level of color consistency is an increasingly rare opportunity for the serious lighting collector.
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Origin: Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass & Glass Co. (Pilabrasgo)
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Age: Circa 1892–1905
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Material: Pressed Cobalt Blue Glass
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Dimensions: 7.5" to top of burners; 5" base diameter.
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Condition
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Glass: Pristine antique condition. No chips, cracks, or clouding. Natural factory mold lines and minor internal bubbles consistent with 19th-century glass production.
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Hardware: Burner mechanics are functional. Brass shows a beautiful, authentic aged patina.
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Chimneys: Excellent condition; clear with no cracks.
Reference Material
For provenance and pattern verification, please refer to the following authoritative text:
Book: Oil Lamps: The Antique Glass Apparatus
Author: Catherine M. Thuro
Item dimensions of each lamp: 7.5" tall (13.5" with chimney) × 6" wide × 5" deep Â
Weight of each lamp: 1 lb 10.4 oz; 1 lb 12 oz
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