# 1 Student Lamp - Kerosene / Oil

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Many years ago, I owned and operated a general line antique shop. Recently, I uncovered some items I had "put away" when the shop closed its doors. I have no reason to keep any of these things, so I'm offering them to any interested party. Over the years, as I was collecting oil lamps, I would set the best one's aside. The "Best" meaning, working condition, free of dents, stress cracks and corrosion. Good factory nickel was also high on the list. I have several of these lamps to list on E-Bay. The lamp listed came from that collection. Rod L'Italien Note: Over the years I`ve handled hundreds of lamps and in that time frame, I became accustom to the different manufactures and their lamp functions. I can generally tell by inspecting the lamps exterior whether the solder joints are tight, if t`s any corrosion, damage or stress cracks. I can also see if t`s a wick chase and other necessary parts to have it work in oil. I can assume that the lamp is sound, but I can`t look at the lamps interior. Most of the lamps that I list on E-Bay are well over 100 years old, so I could not possibly guarantee that they will hold oil now or in the future, or that it will burn oil as it did when new. That is the responsibility of the buyer. I will however, guarantee my descriptions to be accurate to the best of my knowledge. Please do not bid on any lamps of mine to burn in oil if it`s only for the sake of novelty, you should gain a fair amount of experience before attempting to burn an antique lamp in oil, after all you`re dealing with fire !! I will be happy to assist anyone with problems arising from a lamp bought on my auction site. This very nice student lamp is signed: New Vestal-E.M & Co., on the thumb wheel. This lamp was made by Edward Miller & Co. of Meriden Conn. Circa 1895-1905. Being an oversized lamp, it has one additional support on the post. It was once electrified but fortunately none of the original parts were harmed except for the drip cup. Someone foolishly placed two holes in it, one for a canopy switch and the other for the cord entrance. The lamp itself is still in oil condition and should it hold oil, it most likely would burn. All it needs is a flame spreader and wick, the drip cup would not interfere with burning. It comes with a chimney. A picture of this lamp is shown in: Center Draft Kerosene Lamps by: J.W. Courter pg. 261. T is wonderful text as well. The lamp stands 21" tall and is 16" wide. It has a semi bright, naturally aged patina...great for a colonial setting. Other than listed above, the lamp is in excellent physical condition with no dents or stress cracks. Please note: It is shown with a quality replication, cased melon shade for display purposes only. The shade will be listed separately if anyone cares to purchase it. NO RESERVE **IMPORTANT: We only charge actual shipping but the weight may change due to packaging and/or special requests from the buyer. Actual cost cannot be determined until the lamp sells and has been packaged. Pleaseâe¦DO NOT send payment until you receive the actual invoice with the correct shipping weight / packaging. We combine on multiple purchases. Thank you!** **After 35 years of collecting Victorian lamps, shades and parts, Rod L'Italien of Honor Student Lamps , has decided to drastically reduce his inventory. Parts for repair or restoration, patinated lamps for the purist, restored lamps for home or office, something for every level of lamp collecting and all accurately described. Everything will be listed under perfectlamps . RESERVE read more

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