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    Posted 8 years ago

    Sepdave
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    Green globe “B & H” (Bradley & Hubbard manufacturing company) kerosene lamp patents dated Aug 20th & Oct 15th 1889. It measures approximately 33“in height and has a 7” x 7’ square base. The top globe measures 33” in circumference. Any information on this lamp and its history would be appreciated.

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      What is the main body of the lamp made of? I was born with elec. light but my life style has put me for yrs. at a time, without dependable power. Your status would be judged by the quality of oil lamp you displayed. Highly prized & guarded against theft if possible. I know because I've been there. Only had light when the the right Gods got together & only saw TV when traveling from '73-84 & then '88-91. You obviously have a high quality lamp.
    2. Sepdave Sepdave, 8 years ago
      The main body is a decorative and intricate stand that is made out of a Cast Iron or similar Metal.
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Cast iron is strange. Don't know why it would be used for the body? There must be a "meaning". I would like to know? Is it iron pyrite?
      A demain!

    4. LOUMANAL LOUMANAL, 8 years ago
      The metal is actually SPELTER (White Metal) a mixture of mainly Zinc and other metals. The font and shade holder and spreader and thumbwheel is Brass. RER
    5. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      So a magnet won't stick to it?
    6. Sepdave Sepdave, 8 years ago
      I think LOUMANAL is correct that its composition may be Spelter.... That metal has been in use since the 1860's to make lamps and other items. Although the lamp is somewhat cumbersome to hold, I would think if it were actual iron cast it would be heavier. I did try a magnet without success. Thanks to all for your insight.

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