Decorative brass and glass floral pattern table lamp. The letters PL&B co and with numbers 234 are located on the bottom of the brass base section. The shade is white glass. The lamp base is approx 11" high and 10" diameter. The lamp is 22 1/2" tall with the shade and shade diameter is approx 14". The lamp appears to be fuel oil or kerosene type lamp with no conversion to electric. This lamp was handed down from great grandmother and is believed to be from the late 1800's to early 1900's. The lamp is in good shape with no visible damage.
This lamp was handed down from great grandmother.
Hi David,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Pittsburgh Lamp & Brass Co reverse painted kerosene lamp
1901-1925
Roses pattern, base #234
Surmounted by milk-glass bulbous shade over a globular body reverse painted with roses, with brass fittings between lamp and shade, and brass base.
22 1/2 inches tall overall
14 inches diameter of shade
CONDITION: appears to be in good
PROVENANCE: inherited
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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