***WHALE OIL LAMP SIGNED PUTMAN 1830-1835


Description

From the collection of R Emerson Putney and his son Robert Emerson Putney Jr. (1933-1991).Both avid early lighting collectors and both past president of The Rushlight Club. The auction of the collection was held onJune 16 1992 and featured 338 pieces of early lighting and related materials. This is one of the items with the description that was in the catalog.(ATRA) VERY FINE PEWTER SAUCER BASED HAND LAMP. With whale oil burner. By Jame H. Putman Malden Massachusetts 1830-1835. Condition outstanding. Height 5 1/2” List Price:$575 CATALOG #143
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