6762-25. United States Light House Establishment Lighthouse Lamp Feeder / Oil Filling Can c.1880-1900.
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6762-25. United States Light House Establishment Lighthouse Lamp Feeder / Oil Filling Can c.1880-1900.
6762-25. United States Light House Establishment Lighthouse Lamp Feeder / Oil Filling Can c.1880-1900. Scarce, original, early United States Light House Establishment brass oil lamp feeder can is in fair condition. The bottom of the can bears the distinctive oval stamp: “U. S. L. H. DEPOT, 3 DIST., LAMP SHOP, STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.” and the marking “ U. S. LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT”. Brass oil filler is original, with its original side handle and top bail handle. Top cap and chain and spout cap are not present. Spout brace is present but needs soldering. Old solder repair to base of spout and around base of can, and numerous slight dents as well as one large dent to base, but still this is a good example of this sought after style of earlier lamp filling can for your display at a greatly reduced price. Base measures 7” diameter. Overall height 6 ½”. Overall length approx. 11 ½”. (G-). $595. (no discounts apply).