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Description:
Ten Pieces of Early Lighting, English, American, Continental, c. late 18th to mid-19th century, seven hogscraper-type iron candlesticks (one patented 1853); a tinned iron chamberstick with dousing cone, a crusie lamp with chased grotesque mask and floral decoration on outside of pan, and an undecorated betty lamp, (imperfections),ht. to 7 5/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
Candlesticks and lamps are soiled, oxidized and have numerous wax drips.
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