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Up for sale is a 19th Century Hanging Kerosene Lamp.
***This is for pick up only - in the LOS ANGELES AREA ***
CONDITION:
This is in GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION - keep in mind that this is nearly 150 years old. Given its age, it is in great condition. There is a minor split in the brass on the rim that holds the shade. The key that turns to raise and lower the brass collar and glass chimney slips, so you have to hold the brass collar to guide it up and down as you turn the key. The white glass shade is in good shape with 2 small dings on the top rim, which would not be visible once the lamp is hung.
MARKINGS:
The brass harp is marked \"BINKS\" on the outside of the rim that holds the reservoir. This indicates that it was made by JOSEPH BINKS & SONS of Birmingham, UK.
The cap on the reservoir is marked \"MADE IN GERMANY\" and has the Erich & Graetz logo and letters. The underside of the reservoir is also stamped \"45\" in small numerals. This is a Central draft (tubular round wick) lamp.
The wick adjuster on the burner is marked \"LAMPE PHӦNIX\".
MEASUREMENTS:
Brass Harp - from top to bottom it measures about 34 1/2 inches. At its widest point it measures about 17 1/2 inches. The rim that holds the glass shade is about 15 inches in diameter at the outer edge. (It holds a 14 inch shade). The bottom rim that holds the reservoir is 6 1/4 inches in diameter. The chain is old - but I don\'t think it is original to the piece - it is about 28 inches long.
Reservoir with burner - about 7 inches in diameter along the ridge that rests on the hanger. Approximately 10 1/2 inches tall.
Glass chimney - 12 inches tall. 2 1/2 inches in diameter at the bottom. 2 inches in diameter at the top.
White glass shade - 14 inches in diameter at the bottom. 5 inches in diameter at the top. 8 1/2 inches tall.
