April 16, 2024
Vintage Oil Lamp "The Rochester" electric lamp light- Pat. 1886
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Lamp and Burner have some small dents . Does not affect overall look of piece. Stamped- Patent Sept. 14 1886 ( see pictures) Lamp has been fitted electric so original burner has been capped off. I have not plugged it in, I would venture to say this lamps wiring is quite old. Milk Glass shade is in perfect condition. Lamp has not been cleaned. Beautiful patina. Height top of glass shade 18" Height top of light socket 12.5" Diameter of lamp handle to handle 8.5" Height of shade 7.5 " Diameter of shade 9.5" All sales final Please examine all pictures before bidding.Please remit payment within 3 days of purchase Rochester Lamps The Rochester Lamp Company was organized in 1844 by Charles Stanford Upton. Upton bought the manufacturing rights to Leonard Henkle's patent for improvements in the air circulation of center drafts lamps, a device often called a flame spreader today, and dubbed the new lamp “ The Rochester.” From 1884 through 1892 , the Rochester line was designed by Edward Miller & Company, including every type of lamp, from table lamps to hanging library and store. After 1892, The Bridgeport Brass Company manufactured the lamps, called the “New Rochester.”Read more: /list_6736499_common-antique-oil-lamps.html#ixzz2lW71azHR
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