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RARE WOODEN TINSMITH WHALE OIL LAMP MOLD SIGNED
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RARE WOODEN TINSMITH WHALE OIL LAMP MOLD SIGNED
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This is one one the RAREST pieces for the Collector of Early Lighting or Treenware. A signed cherry wood tinsmith's mold for an early form whale oil or fluid lamp. In cherry, untouched original surface and patina, the BEST. Great untouched lathe marks, no repairs or restorations. This mold was used by the tinsmith to shape the tin for the making of a whale oil or fluid lamp. Not only is this piece incredibly rare by itself, it is signed by the cabinetmaker who made it, not once, but three times. Twice on the bottom and once on the edge of the bottom rim. It is signed A. PEASE, JR. --- A. PEASE, JR. is Aaron Pease, Jr. from Somers, CT, who not only was a cabinetmaker in the last quarter of the 18th century through the 1840's he was A MEMBER OF THE ENFIELD, CT (the adjacent town of Somers) MILITIA THAT RESPONDED TO THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Fantastically Rare, early item that is NEVER seen. A similar example, unsigned of course is found in the collection of Old Sturbridge Village. This is for the advanced collector or early lighting or American Treenware. Or perhaps for the collector of Revolutionary War artifacts. This great piece stands 10" tall and is 5" across the bottom. Typical wear and imperfections with age. Low starting Price and NO reserve. Insurance is included in shipping charges. The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! 
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