Antique " C. Koch, Strassburg ", Beveled Glass Coach/Carriage Kero Lantern, C. 1850 - 90s?
Item History & Price
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I purchased this huge Antique beveled and leaded glass paneled Kerosene/Oil (I think) Carriage or Coach Lamp at a local Estate Auction, and I know nothing about these things. The only Manufacturing Mark I see is on the brass Burner part that has "C. KOCH" and "STRASSBURG" on it. I don't know if this is the maker of this Lamp or just the Burner section. Trying to look this up on e-bay, I saw nothing similar. It has a heavy cast iron hook that probably slides into a slot on the Carriage/...Coach or whatever, and has leaded beveled glass panels with brass frames. It has a copper rim on the Chimney, and has brass and copper on it's base and the lower Kerosene tank (I think). The bottom rod/tank unscrews, and it has a big spring in it, as well as what looks like a round flat wick on the springs end. This I believe is actually the tank (Kero, Oil, or whatever). It has a access gate on one side. I have no idea if this can be used as is, or if something goes on top of the wick part of the Burner. My guess, for what it's worth, is that this is possibly c.1850's--1900 or thereabouts, but it could be even earlier. It has a few small dings here and there, but it's otherwise in very good condition. Buyer pays shipping.
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