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German Iron Oil Lamp, a.k.a. Frog Lamp [132389]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Mining Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
German Iron Oil Lamp, a.k.a. Frog Lamp  [132389]
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250.00USDto 6****A+ buyer's premium (62.50)
This item SOLD at 2021 May 14 @ 12:39UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This type of 19th century oil lamp was originally used in German Ruhr Valley coal mines. They were hand fashioned from iron and became known as frog lamps, perhaps because of their shape. The flat, vertical surface behind the flame held a polished reflector to direct light to a desired location. The reflector of of this lamp has crossed hammers and HENRY BOKER engraved on the shiny brass. Henry Boker was a manufacture of mining equipment based in New York and Mexico. The base is about 3.25 inches in diameter, about 4.25 inches long, and 1.25 inches thick. (credits to Rubylane.com and Wilson and Bobrink for some description details)

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Country (if not USA): Germany
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Provenance: William Mayrsohn Collection