Gunmetal, Walnut and Brass
"Strike-a-Light"
Signed "Riviere"
England
Circa 1790
This simple tinder lighter is signed Riviere and has a pistol grip; pierced stand, signed RIVIERE / LONDON on the frame...possibly Isaac Riviere active in London circa 1808 -1851*. The cup shows wear along the edge, action is excellent. (5-inches long by 3 ½-inches high.) *Stockel, page 1051.
Price: $1,175
604-3
Gothic Low-Skirt Base Candle Stick
Exceptional form, crisp turnings
Two Part Construction
Circa 1425
A wonderful and rare example of the earliest Gothic candlesticks of the fifteenth century; two-part construction with the shaft attached to the base by peening and then finish turning. The form is exceptional...crisp turning enrich the design. These early candlesticks are rarely presented for sale on today's market.
The condition is about mint except for small loss to edge of base; fine color and patina; no repairs. Dimensions: 7.25-inches high, 5.25-inch base diameter.
Price: $9,125
843-9
Tin Candle Sconce
Raised Oval Reflector
Outstanding Patina
Tinned iron candle sconce, octagonal back with oval reflector, wire hanger and two slots on sides for hanging; drip pan with single candle socket is tabbed.
Price: $1,465
336-38
Pair of Brass Candle Sticks
English
18th Century
Dimensions: both 8-inches high.
Price: $1,050
843-52
Hand Forged
Trammel...and pan lamp
Circa 1730
Good wear, color and surface quality.
We guarantee this trammel and lamp holder to be period.
Dimensions: 31.5-inches high collapsed, 44-inches high extended.
Price: $850
424-9
Painted Lantern
With Horn Panels
Single Candle Socket
Very Early 19th Century
Sheet iron lantern in old red paint, three panels, two with original horn inserts; white lettering and numbers around bottom edge of conical top; crimped baffle; iron carrying/hanging ring; wear on paint and some surface rust, but overall very good. (12-inches high, 5-inches Diameter.)
Price: $855
231-12
Hanging Candle Lantern
New England
Circa 1800-1830
Tinned sheet iron, glass and paint
Colorless free blown shade with single candle socket attached to "pull-down" tray that conforms to base of shade. The base and decorative hanging device festooned with leaves as depicted. (Length: 23.5-inches.) (A similarly designed lamp is in the Winterthur Collection. 1960.732 Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont.)
Price: $13,575
201-178
Russian Brass Candle Holder w/ Shade
Circa mid-19th century
Approximately 18-inches h with shade, candle holder approximately 12-inches h. Brass candle holder, stepped dome base, triple knopped standard, open work shade holder, spring loaded seat, tulip-shape clear glass shade w/ etched decoration and ruby flashing around edge. The candleholder has a seal on the bottom w/ an "H" surrounded by Cyrillic lettering. Shade in excellent condition, there is solder showing where the standard joins the base.
Price: $950
514-42
Tin Whale Oil Hand Lantern
Folding handle, tin oil lamp w/ slanted sides and single burner, door has reflector, double domes, much of the original japanning remains. 6-inches high. 19th century.
Price: $375
795-82
Group of Three Pewter Lamps
Left:
Pewter Fluid Lamp, Morey & Ober, Boston, MA
Double brass burner w/ pewter snuffers. Burner screws into unusual brass disc. 7 ¾-inches high w/o burner, 8 ¼-inches overall. Marked w/ eagle over MOREY & OBER / 8 / BOSTON on bottom of weighted base.
Price: $250
795-89
Center lamp has been withdrawn.
Group of Bakers Lamps
Top Row far right lamp SOLD.
Bottom Row second lamp from right SOLD.
Bottom Row far left lamp SOLD.
Bottom Row second lamp from left SOLD.
Bottom Row third lamp from left SOLD.
Price: $295 each
795-130
Tin Grease Lamp Sconce
Unusual and uncommon tin grease lamp with single spout and crimped hanger. Approximately 9-inches high, 2 ½-inches deep, 4 ½-inches across. Very good condition w/ remains of old black paint. 19th century.
Price: $295
795-95
Canting Lamp with Reflector
Price: $595
795-71
Tin Sconce
Price: $265
795-60
Lanthorne
Mid-18th Century
Overall height approximately 17-inches, 6 ½-inch diameter. As is typical the horn is warped and some is missing. One ventilator is damaged and missing the pierced front piece; 3 panels have plastic pieces instead of horn.
Price: $725
795-115
Pair of Lard Lamps
Right:
Patent Cylinder Lard Lamp
Smith and Stonsifer type patent lamp, mid-19th c. Plunger works. Approximately 7-inches high with a 6 ½-inch diameter.
Price: $575
795-98
Punched Tin Match Holder
19th Century
This tin hanging match holder is decorated with hearts on the pocket and on the hanger which also has crimping around the edge. Approximately 6 ¾-inches x 4 ½-inches.
Price: $225
795-9
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