1890 Adams Westlake Railroad Wall Bracket Lamp Lantern

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Up for auction is an unusual oil or kerosene lamp or lantern wall bracket lamp. Front is signed “Adams & Westlake Co. Chicago Patented May 6 ‘90”. They began making lanterns and lamps in 1874 primarily for the Railroad, this looks to be from an old train car or station. Very heavy (about 9 pounds unpacked), primarily cast brass, about 12” tall, and protrudes from the wall about 12”. Looks a bit like a student lamp set-up, with a removable oil tank that is part thinner brass and part magnetic heavy metal just twist in to engage a spring to release the oil, pseudo center draft burner, looks to take a 2 ½” chimney or globe. Condition is good, some light dents mostly in the thin brass tank, appears to be missing a drip cup and maybe some burner parts, t is a 4” shade ring lightly soldered to the gallery, the tank has some oxidation and small holes on the bottom section, the wall plate appears to be a replacement, but it is thick steel to hold up that brute. Unusual lamp, not my area of expertise, but looks like a pretty neat early Railroad type light for collection, display, or restoration. Terms for closing the sale. We do our best to ensure that all items are represented as accurately as possible. Buyer please E-Mail us within 72 hours of the close of auction with shipping address, including zip code, to confirm the eBay e-mail details. read more

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