An authentic, 19th-century American/European 3-piece antique pewter whale oil lighting group, offered as a Dealers Lot or for parts, restoration, and collection completion.
Lot Breakdown:
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Double Bullseye / Lens Stand Lamp: Stands approx. 5.5″ tall. Features a cast pewter baluster stem on a domed base, supporting a circular dual-lens font box fitted with side bracket slides. Designed to concentrate light for fine work, sewing, or reading. Threads present at the top collar.
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Medium Cylindrical Chamber / Finger Lamp: Stands approx. 4″ tall with a wide 5.25″ saucer base. Features a turned pedestal stem and cylindrical body font.
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Miniature / Low-Profile Finger Chamber Lamp: Measures approx. 2.5″ tall with a flat ring handle applied directly to the collar/font housing.
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Origin: American / North European (Unmarked / Attributed mid-19th Century).
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Age: Circa 1830s–1850s.
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Material: Heavy-gauge cast pewter with threaded brass/pewter collar inserts.
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Condition: Sold as-is for restoration or display. All three lamps lacks their original double-tube or single-tube whale oil burners.
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