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Early Brass Spelter Hanging Oil Solar Lamp Harp & Font
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Early Brass Hanging Oil Solar ?Lamp Harp and Cut Glass Font Up for auction is a rare hanging oil lamp harp made of brass with spelter or white metal ornamentation picked from an estate in Upper State New York . This fixture was likely made in the very late 1850's or early 1860's when kerosene lamps were just being introduced to North America . Later hanging harp lamps were made of cast iron and as a result were not as three dimensional in nature. The frame might also be an adaptation of an earlier solar lamp frame but this is only speculation. The harp comes with its original font which has a very unusual method of attaching to the rest of the frame. The font has a metal connector cemented to the glass peg that forms the bottom of the font. This metal connector fits into a corresponding 5/8" deep, 1 5/8" diameter opening at the bottom of the frame. The font stays in place solely by gravity and t is no method of locking it in place. The pear shaped font has an early number two brass collar and is made of molded lead glass that has two wheel cut oval patterns encircling the font. When viewed closely, the cut ovals produce interesting light refraction patterns. The inside of the font has some trapped air bubbles and one of them is broken open. These are original manufacturing flaws and the font is free of any cracks or chips caused by careless handling. The brass frame sports and original, albeit worn finish with lots of good patina. All the spelter ornamentation is present and intact although slightly loose in some instances. A human hand clutching a wreath at the top of the frame forms a whimsical detail and the ring that hangs from the ceiling hook. The frame is 29" tall and 15" at its widest point. The lamp is pictured with a 4 inch Oregon shade, smoke bell, and burner/shade ring combination that is not included in the auction. I think this frame deserves better accessories, so only the frame and the font are included in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a rare and early piece of kerosene lighting history.
If you have any questions about this item please e-mail me at ( ) All items are described as accurately as possible and I provide as many views as possible so you can ask questions and make up your mind before bidding. I am not an expert in all fields and I place the onus of knowing what is being offered for sale on the buyer. I only provide refunds for the value of items that arrive damaged in transit, and not the original shipping fees. The cost of shipping is based upon the ultimate size and weight of the package and the mailing address and of the buyer. Payment is in American Dollars. Payment by International Postal Money Orders, certified check, or bank draft is preferred over personal checks as they can slow down shipping due to the time it takes foreign checks to clear in Canadian banks. Sorry no Paypal, except from trusted bidders that I have built a relationship with. All Canadian bidders are subject to applicable tax and all Ontario residents are subject to 8% P.S.T. unless they have a vendor's number and fill out a P.S.T. exempt form. Thanks for your interest and best of luck. 
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