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PLATE V 
 
CATALOGUE OF 
 
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 AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION 
 
 OF 
 
 antique Historical Jtamps 
 
 CantJlesttcttg, lanterns 
 &eltcs> Ctc, 
 
 FORMED BY 
 
 33r. C a. <&utm£ Jlorton 
 
 of $artfor&, <Tonn. 
 
 INCLUDING A LARGE NUMBEB OF RARE AND UNUSUAL 
 
 SPECIMENS IN PEWTER, BEASS, IRON, TIN, BRONZE, 
 
 GLASS, CLAY, ETC., THE WHOLE FORMING PERHAPS 
 
 THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION OF ITS 
 
 KIND EVER OFFERED FOR SALE. 
 
 TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION 
 
 TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING 
 MARCH 10th, 1914 
 
 COMMENCING AT 2.30 and 8.15 O'CLOCK. 
 AT 
 
 C|)e JHertotn (Hailettes 
 
 16 East 40th Stbeet 
 NEW YORK 
 
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 whebe the collection will be on view fotjb days befobe the sale / fy fy 
 Telephone, 1106 Mubbay Hill /. 
 
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him through Prof. C. B. Stowe on his departure from Bowdoin 
 College. 
 
 The collection is particularly rich in American, English and 
 German pewter, the American portion including pieces by 
 Grleason and Boardman, and a small graceful specimen from 
 the home of Josiah Quincy which, according to a family tradi- 
 tion, came from the famous workshop of Paul Bevere, in Bos- 
 ton. Among the pieces of English pewter it will he noted that 
 several bear hall-marks, which is of extremely rare occurrence. 
 There is also a German pewter Horologieal Lamp of particular 
 interest and value. 
 
 Among the brass lamps and candlesticks are some fine ex- 
 amples of Colonial and English workmanship, of which the 
 candlestick from the old U. S. 6. ' ' Constitution " is a very beau- 
 tiful example. 
 
 The collection also includes rare specimens in iron, tin, 
 glass, bronze and clay, of particular interest among the latter 
 being an early Dutch- American pottery lamp and a piece of 
 Italian Majolica. 
 
 The present catalogue has been compiled, or rather con- 
 densed, from Dr. Norton's own descriptive list. It was his 
 custom to write a brief history of each piece as he secured it 
 and as this memoranda was solely for his own use and never 
 intended for publication as a sales catalogue, it has been 
 thought advisable to retain only the more important features 
 of his descriptions. 
 
 As a quest for books or pamphlets of any kind on the sub- 
 ject of old Lamps is sure to reveal an astonishing dearth of 
 literature extant in this engaging department of antiquarian 
 lore, we will ask the recipient of this catalogue, if not inter- 
 ested, to preserve it for some friend who would perhaps be 
 glad to keep it for reference. 
 
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CATALOGUE OF 
 
 THE NORTON COLLECTION 
 
 OF 
 
 ANTIQUE HISTORICAL LAMPS, Etc. 
 
 FIRST SESSION 
 
 Tuesday Afternoon, March 10th, 1914 
 
 Commencing at 2.30 o'clock 
 
 1. CLAY LAMP, found at Nippur. By Professor H. V. 
 Hilpreeht, of the University of Pennsylvania. Length, 3 in. 
 
 The City of Nippur was destroyed at least six thou;sasd years 
 B. C, and this little sun-dried lamp was found near the entrance 
 of the King's Library. See plate 12. 
 
 2. CLAY LAMP, found at Nippur. By Professor H. V. 
 Hilpreeht, of the University of Pennsylvania. Length, 3 in. 
 
 This lamp evidently belonged in the house of some scribe, as 
 it was found amongst a' number of clay tablets bearing cuneiform 
 ■texts. See plate 12. 
 
 3. CLAY LAMP, found in the City of Rome. Part of the 
 wick-nozzle broken. Length, 4 in. 
 
 This lamp was found in an ancient stone structure in the 
 City of Rome, which, owing to the peculiar character of the 
 masonry employed, was believed to be the Tomb of a Vestal 
 Virgin. See plate 12. 
 
 4. CLAY LAMP, found in the ruins of the ancient city 
 of Memphis, Egypt. Length, 3 in. 
 
 The symbol of the winged toad on top indicates the period 
 of the lamp to have been about 500 B. C. See plate 12. 
 
 5. CLAY LAMP, very early Egyptian, found in rock tomb, 
 at Sakkarah. Length, 3 in. 
 
 The astragalar moulding on this lamp is one of the earliest 
 forms used in decoration. See plate 12. 
 
 6. CLAY LAMP, found near the old City of Gaza, Pales- 
 tine. Unique in form, wick-nozzle broken at end, and with 
 remains of handle on back. Height, 2% hi. 
 
 Very rare form and peculiar construction. Date probably 
 100 B. C. See plate 12. 
 
 7. CLAY LAMP, found near the site of ancient Babylon. 
 Circular shape. Circumference, 3 in. 
 
 Symbol of the sun on top of lamp. See plate 12. 
 
 8. CLAY LAMP, from the island of Crete. Length, Sy 2 in. 
 
 Has wreath encircling the opening at top and figure of cross 
 at bottom which indicates that the lamp was used about the 
 first century, A. D. 
 
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9. CLAY LAMP, found at Jerusalem. Length, 4 in. 
 
 Found by the American Exploration Society in 1875. Date 
 probably 100 B. 0. 
 
 10. CLAY LAMP, from Lower 'Egypt. Length, 3i/ 2 in. 
 
 Symbol of immortality, the outspread wings of a bird, often 
 used as a sign of the sacred IBIS. The maker's mark on 
 bottom indicates extreme antiquity. Very fine specimen and in 
 wonderful state of preservation. 
 
 11. CLAY LAMP, found on the Island of Cypress, with 
 ring handle. Mended in several places. Length, 4 in. 
 
 Ornamented with figure of youth holding a goat while a 
 child is seemingly milking it, has beautiful moulding around top. 
 The maker's name or trade mark "Marci" on bottom indicates 
 Roman origin, although the form is entirely Grecian. Very 
 early specimen. See plate 12. 
 
 12. CLAY LAMP, with beautiful glaze, unique form. Part 
 of wick-nozzle broken off. Height, 3% in. ; length, 5 m. 
 
 Found in tbe ruins of the old Oity of Siga, near the modern 
 City of Oran, Algiers. Date about first century and is either ' 
 of Arab or Moorish make. See plate 9. 
 
 13. CLAY LAMP, made of red sun-dried Nile clay, with 
 
 nipple handle. Length, 4% in. 
 
 This beautiful specimen of the ancient Egyptian lamp has a 
 figure of standing bird on top, with symbolic border design. 
 
 14. CLAY LAMP, of Grecian make. Beautiful form. 
 Length, 5 in. 
 
 Figure of Griffin in concave centre. Found in the ruins of 
 Pompeii. Date about 100 A. D. Has maker's mark on bottom. 
 Fine condition. See plate 12. 
 
 15. CLAY LAMP, of Grecian make. Has two burners. 
 Mended in two places. Length, 5% in. 
 
 The Greeks designated a two-wick lamp as a "DIMYXOS." 
 Present specimen has figure of youthful Bacchus bearing fruits. 
 A very unusual specimen with ring-handle and leaf guard. Date 
 about first century. See plate 12. 
 
 16. CLAY LAMP, of Egyptian make. Light sun-dried 
 clay, slightly kiln burned. Length, 4 in. 
 
 This specimen is leaf shaped, with wreath ornamentation. 
 Date probably 100 B. O. See plate 12. 
 
 17. CLAY LAMP, of Egyptian make. Small and of dark 
 
 clay. Length, 3% in. 
 
 Decorated with figure of Lion Rampant, supposed to have 
 been a child's lamp. See plate 12. 
 
 18. CLAY LAMP, from the Catacombs of Rome. Light 
 grey sun-dried clay. Length, 3% in. 
 
 Christian cross on top. Date first century. Fine condition. 
 
 19. CLAY LAMP, used by the Eskimos of Yukon Valley. 
 Circular shape. Circumference, 3% in. 
 
 Secured by exchange from the Smithsonian Institute. 
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20. CLAY LAMP, used by the Eskimos. Home lamp. 
 Bowl shaped. Circumference, 7 in. 
 
 Secured from the Smithsonian Institute by exchange. 
 
 21. CLAY LAMP, from Armenia. Saucer shaped, with 
 depression at one side forming wick-nozzle. Hard turned 
 and roughly glazed in light olive cover. Circumference, 4 in. 
 
 This ancient piece, which is at least 2,000 years old was 
 found near the site of the ancient city of Amida. Rare piece. 
 See plate 12. 
 
 22. CLAY LAMP, from North Scotland. Reddish clay 
 with rough glaze inside. Saucer shaped. Circumference, 
 4% in. 
 
 This lamp was used in Scotland in the early 15th century 
 and burned common fats or grease with cotton rags for wick. 
 See plate 12. 
 
 23. CLAY LAMP, from Ceylon. Circumference, 12 in. 
 
 Cement cast from original lamp in U. S. National Museum. 
 
 24. CLAY LAMP, from Joppa. Light clay, kiln burned, 
 without ornamentation. Jewish. Length, 3% in. See plate 
 12. 
 
 25. CLAY LAMP, from the ancient town of Dan, Pales- 
 tine, Kiln-burned terra-cotta, crude and unfinished form, 
 handle missing. Circumference, 3 in. 
 
 Date about 300 B. C. 
 
 26. CLAY LAMP, found near the ancient town of Issus, 
 North Syria. Early Jewish make. Length, 4% in. 
 
 Date about 200 B. C. See plate 12. 
 
 27. CLAY LAMP STAND, from Pompeii. Terra-cotta, 
 with crude brown glaze. Height, 6% in. 
 
 Used to support the ancient clay lamps. Age about 79 A. D. 
 A gift from the Italian Minister at Washington. See plate 9. 
 
 28. ANCIENT TERRA-COTTA LAMP, in shape of bird 
 with mouth, used as wick-nozzle. One wing missing, base not 
 original. Length, 5 in.; height, 4 in. 
 
 Found in the ruins of Babylon, just within the gate which, 
 tradition says, was of brass and was erected on the right 
 bank of the river that divided the city. Very rare piece. See 
 plate 9. 
 
 29. ANCIENT BONE LAMP. Length, 5 in. 
 
 The bone is of a crude concave shape and has been filled in 
 with clay in parts. An interesting antique. 
 
 30. FUSIFORM SHELL LAMP, from the Sea Islands of 
 North Carolina. Length, 6 in. 
 
 These shells were used largely by the Negroes on the coasit 
 of the Southern States, both as lamps and as torches when 
 secured to a forked stick. 
 
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31. AMERICAN INDIAN STONE RELIC. Rough hand- 
 made dish used for a paint pot, in which the clay pigments 
 used for body, paint were mixed. Pound at Cedar Mountain, 
 Conn. Length, 6 in. 
 
 32. STONE LAMP. Japanese. Beautifully carved soap- 
 stone. Date about 12th Century. Length, 3 in. 
 
 Presented by Japanese Minister at Washington, 1884. See 
 plate 12. 
 
 33. WHITE OPAQUE GLASS ALTAR CANDLESTICK, 
 with crucifix. Brought from Ireland in 1860. Height, 13 in. 
 
 34. OLD GLASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 9 in. 
 
 From Mansion House, Alexandria, Va. 
 
 35. OLD SILVERED GLASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 
 11 in. 
 
 From Falmouth, Now Portland, Maine. About 17o0. 
 
 36. COLONIAL GLASS CANDLESTICK. A replica. 
 Height, 9 in. 
 
 37. ANTIQUE IRON LANTERN, captured at Louisberg, 
 Cape Breton, N. S., in 1763. Height, 16 in. 
 
 See plate 11. 
 
 38. TIN LANTERN, used in the William H. Harrison cam- 
 paign, 1840. 
 
 39. TIN CAMPAIGN TORCH. Used in the first Lincoln 
 Campaign. 
 
 40. TIN PETTICOAT LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, japanned. Height, 5y 2 in. 
 
 41. HAND-CARVED CANDLESTICK, of bog oak, from 
 Ulster County, Ireland. Height, 7% in. 
 
 42. GLASS HAND LAMP, with double whale oil burner 
 and pewter collar. Globular font. Height, 5% in. 
 
 From the home of Governor Wentworth, Portsmouth, N. H. 
 
 A wedding present to John Hancock on his marriage to 
 Dorothy Quincy. 
 
 43. PAIR BRASS MANTEL LAMPS, each with shaped 
 bulbous font, circular standard, broadening to square base, 
 on four ball feet. These lamps were constructed to burn sperm 
 oil. Height, 9% in. Each has a tall, narrow chimney, height, 
 11 in., with outer globe of bulbous shape, having scroll rim 
 and ground body decoration. Height, 7 in. Brass collar on 
 each lamp supports ten hanging glass pendants. Total height, 
 20 in. ( Burners altered. ) 
 
 Engraved on 'the base of one lamp is an old English. "H," 
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PLATE II 
 
PAIR BRASS MANTEL LAMPS. 
 
 the other bearing a corresponding "Q," being initials o£ the 
 Hancock and Quincy families. On the occasion of the 
 marriage op John Hancock and Dorothy Quincy, these 
 
 LAMPS WERE GIVEN TO THE YOUNG COUPLE : AS A WEDDING 
 PRESENT FROM THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE. 
 
 They also enjoy the additional distinction of having lighted 
 
 THE BED-CHAMBEB OF GEN. LAFAYETTE WHEN HE VISITED BOS- 
 TON AND SLEPT IN THE HANCOCK MANSION ON BEACON HlLL 
 
 As Dr. Norton is a descendant of the Quincy family, it is 
 needless to say that he has cherished these lamps as being 
 among the most interesting pieces in his entire collection. 
 
 44. BRONZE AND BRASS LOUIS XIV. CANDLE- 
 STICK, with urn socket, fluted column, shaped claw supports, 
 on tri-pointed hase. Height, 10 in. 
 
 From the homestead of A. Clapp, Portland, Maine, Member 
 of Congress, 1848. See plate 3. 
 
 45. PAIR WHITE METAL CANDLESTICKS. Height, 
 
 10y 2 in- 
 
 Imported by Sir John Wentworth, while Governor of the 
 Province of New Hampshire, in 1768. 
 
 46. COPPER HAND LAMP, with two, whale oil burners; 
 pewter beading around pan base and handle. Height, 4y 2 in. 
 
 This handsome lamp once belonged to the Rev. Dr. Lyman 
 Beeeher and was used in the Beecher home at Litchfield, Conn., 
 in 1813. See plate 9. 
 
 47. COPPER AND BRASS RUSSIAN CANDLESTICK, 
 hand hammered. Height, 5 in. 
 
 48. CHINESE OPIUM LAMP, made with zinc and inlaid 
 with copper. Single burner, short squat glass chimney. 
 Height, 5y 2 in. 
 
 Used by opium smokers to melt the gum. 
 
 49. PAIR SMALL RUSSIAN BRASS CANDLESTICKS. 
 Circular base. Height, 4% in. 
 
 Pound in an old Greek Church at Harbin, Manchuria. 
 
 50. SMALL GLASS CAMPHENE LAMP, wth single 
 whale oil burner. Known as "Brilliant" lamp. Height, 2i/ 2 
 in. 
 
 51. PEWTER CHAMBER LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, buoy shaped font on short standard, circular base. 
 
 Height, 5 in. 
 
 From the home of General Mansfield, Middletown, Conn. See 
 plate 2. 
 
 52. AMERICAN IRON CANDLESTICK, known as ' ' Hog 
 Scraper. ' ' Height, 7 in. 
 
 53. HAND - CARVED WOODEN CANDLESTICK. 
 Height,. 7% in. 
 
 Carved from the "Charter Oak," by J. H. Most, Hartford, 
 Conn. 
 
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54. BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, with oblong base and 
 brass extinguisher. Height, 5 in. 
 
 From the Directors' room of the Mobile State Bank, Deposi- 
 tory of the Confederate Government. See plate 3. 
 
 55. COLONIAL SILVER PLATED NIGHT LAMP, with 
 ruby glass shade, and extinguisher. Made to burn a very short, 
 thick candle. Height, 4% in. 
 
 Very pretty little piece. 
 
 Noah Webster's Lamp, used while compiling his famous 
 "Dictionary" 
 
 56. LARD OIL TIN LAMP, with two broad wicks, drum- 
 shaped oil font, on pivot. Plain standard on square base, 
 adjustable reflector. Height, 7 in. 
 
 The oil font is so constructed that it can be tipped in order 
 to keep the wick evenly immersed in oil as it is consumed. 
 This is one of a paib used by Noah Webster while 
 compiling his dictionary. Secured at his old home at Amherst, 
 Mass., in 1852. See plate 7. 
 
 .57. AMERICAN GLASS SPARK LAMP, with two whale 
 oil burners, globular well. Height, 4% in. 
 
 58. PEWTER LANTERN LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner. Cleaned. Height, 2 in. 
 
 59. "WOOD OIL LAMP, brass whale oil burner, pewter 
 handle. Height, 6 in. 
 
 60. ARMENIAN IRON SLUT LAMP, with finger catch. 
 Length, 5 in. 
 
 Found in a mountain cave in Armenia and is evidently of 
 
 great antiquity. See plate 8. 
 
 61. SHEFFIELD PLATED CANDLESTICK. Height, 
 8i/ 4 in.. 
 
 From the home of GeneraJ Henry Whipple, at Kittery, Maine. 
 Date about 1750. 
 
 62. PAIR MILITARY BRASS CANDLE HOLDERS, on 
 
 broad circular base. Diameter of base, 5% in. 
 
 Captured from Confederate Army Train at Winchester, Vir- 
 ginia, 1864. 
 
 . 63. CUT GLASS OIL FONT, with double whale oil burner, 
 pewter collar. Made to use in candlestick. Height, 6 in. 
 
 64. EARLY AMERICAN BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, 
 with circular tray. Height, 4 in. 
 
 Found in old slave quarters on General Lee's plantation, in 
 1864. Badly worn and repaired, handle missing. 
 
 65. . GLASS SPARK LAMP, with double whale oil burner 
 and globular well. Height, 4i/ 2 in. 
 
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Brass Candlestick from the old U. S. S. "Constitution," 
 
 captured from the British Ship "Guerriere," in the 
 
 War of 1812 
 
 66. BRASS MARINE CANDLESTICK, with double 
 pivot, on lyre-shaped supports, square base. Height, 11 in. 
 
 a beautiful antique brass candlestick, taken from the 
 Captain's cabin of the British Man-of-W!ar, "Guerriere," 
 which was captured and destroyed by the u. s. s. "con- 
 STITUTION" off the Coast of New England in the Wiar of 1812. 
 
 One side of the base bears the official British stamp, a broad 
 arrow, while the other is lettered, "U. S. S. Constitution." 
 An interesting historical relic and a beautiful specimen of a 
 ship's lamp at this period. See plate 4. 
 
 67. AMERICAN GLASS LAMP, with single camphene 
 burner. Height, 3% in. 
 
 68. PEWTER CANDLESTICK, leaf handle. Height, 
 5% in. 
 
 From the home of Gideon Wells, Secretary of the Navy 
 under Lincoln. 
 
 69. PAIR TALL BRASS LAMPS, each with two whale oil 
 burners and bulbous oil font. Date about 1820. Height, 
 
 8y 2 in. 
 
 Fine pair of these scarce and well shaped specimens. 
 Very difficult to procure in this shape and particularly so in 
 pairs. See plate 3. 
 
 70. SHORT BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, with concealed 
 spring. Stamped, "Palmer & Go. patent." Height, 5% in. 
 
 Taken from Fort Sumter, 1865. See plate 4.. 
 
 71. PAIR WALNUT ROCK OIL LAMPS, with brass 
 sperm oil burners, spur wick regulators, deep pewter fonts, 
 circular font holders, slender stems on square bases. Height, 
 10 in. 
 
 Used about 1857. 
 
 72. ANCIENT NORMANDY HANGING LAMP, in form 
 of double Betty lamp. Two fat holders, suspended one on top 
 of the other. Length, 5% in. 
 
 French make of about the middle of the 14th century. Rare 
 form. See plate 8. 
 
 73. ANCIENT NORMANDY HANGING LAMP. The 
 same. Length, 5% in. 
 
 See plate 8. 
 
 74. GLASS HAND LAMP, with single camphene burner 
 and thimble cap. Height, 4^4 in. 
 
 75. IRON CUP AND SAUCER LAMP. Circumference 
 of plate, 6 in. 
 
 From an old home at Plymouth, Mass. Evidently cast by 
 some iron moulder from a cup and saucer pattern as an ex- 
 periment in lamp making. Rare piece. 
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76. SMALL SHEFFIELD PLATED CANDLESTICK. 
 Height, 6 in. Date about 1773. 
 
 77. 'SHIP'S BRASS LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 swinging on wall bracket. Height, 61,4 in. 
 
 Taken fbom the old ship "Meeeimac." This, with other 
 articles of value, was removed before the ship was destroyed by 
 the Federal Government. The lamp hung in Rear Admiral (then 
 Captain) Buchanan's cabin. From the W. H. Whitehead col- 
 lection, Washington, D. O. 
 
 78. DOCTORS GLASS SPARK LAMP, neck broken. 
 Height, 2% in. 
 
 79. TALL BRASS CANDLEiSTICK, has internal spring 
 to force candle up, support for shade, circular base. Height, 
 
 1 ^ in 
 
 From officers' quarters at old Fort Pickens, Florida. See plate 4. 
 
 80. ASTRAL TABLE LAMP, with circular oil font, lac- 
 quered standard, marble base. Total height of lamp including 
 chimney, 15 in. 
 
 From the home of John B. Gough. 
 
 81. ANTIQUE BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 10 in. 
 
 Was owned and used by Eldridge Gerry, one of the signers 
 of the Declaration of Independence. Presented by a descendant 
 of Governor Gerry. See plate 3. 
 
 82. RAILROAD CONDUCTOR'S LANTERN, tin top 
 with glass globe and protecting case, double whale oil burner, 
 circular oil font, arm ring and circular base, large wire handle 
 on top. Height, 14 in 
 
 Used on eaely bailboad tbains between New Yobk and 
 
 Spbingfield, Mass. 
 
 83. PAIR COLONIAL CUT-GLASS LAMPS, with double 
 Franklin whale oil burners, bulbous fonts, ground decorations, 
 square base. One base slightly chipped. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Secured from a direct descendant of Andrew Olapp, tho first 
 Mayor of Portland, Maine. They -were used by him in his home 
 in 1832. See plate 5. 
 
 84. WOOD OIL LAMP, with tin oil font. Date, 1857. 
 Height, 14 in. 
 
 85. SMALL BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 6 in. 
 (Date about 1829.) 
 
 From the home of Oliver Wendell Holmes. See plate 3. 
 
 86. SHEFFIELD PLATED CANDLESTICK. Height 
 9% in. 
 
 87. TIN LARD OIL LAMP, with curious shaped oil font 
 hinged to short upright, the device to regulate the oil supply' 
 on square base. Height, 5 in. ' 
 
 This odd lamp was found in the mansion of General Knox at 
 Thomaston, Me. Gen. Knox was first War Secretary under 
 Washington. See plate 7. 
 
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PLATE III 
 
S8. SMALL IRON LAMP, with single whale oil burner. 
 Cast in 1837. Height, 3 in. 
 
 Oast in the famous Beckley Iron Furnace, near North Adams, 
 Mass., where the plates for the original "Monitor" were made. 
 This lamp formerly belonged to the master of the Iron Foundry. 
 See plate 8. 
 
 89. SMALL WHALE OIL LAMP, with single whale oil 
 burner, conical font, pan hase with handle, to which is attached 
 a wind shield with mica front. Date, 1830. Height, 4 in. 
 
 From Nantucket. See plate 7. 
 
 90. RUSSIAN OPENWORK BRASS CANDLESTICK, 
 with shaped and ornamented column on square base. Height, 
 9 in. 
 
 From the city of Tula, Russia, the home of Count Tolstoi. See 
 plate 3. 
 
 91. WOODEN CANDELABRA, with three branching 
 
 lights, on square base. Height, 17 in. 
 
 Made bt an American sailor of wood pkom the old TJ. S. S. 
 "Habtford." 
 
 92. TIN HAND LAMP, with single whale oil burner. Date 
 about 1850. Diameter, 4 in. 
 
 93. IRON LAMP, with swinging oil font, has chain and 
 wick pick. Wick support in centre of oil font. Supported 
 on upright and four shaped legs. Height, 7% in. 
 
 Known as a German "Fat Lamp." The hammered work on 
 the upright is very fine. A rarity. See plate 8. 
 
 94. SHEFFIELD PLATED CANDLESTICK. Height, 
 
 51/2 in- 
 
 From an old house near Newburg, New York, used as a hos- 
 pital during the Revolutionary War, 1776-7. 
 
 95. TIN AND IRON LARD OIL LAMP. Tall neck on drum- 
 shaped oil font with drip pan. Double whale oil burner. Pat- 
 ent, 1851. Height, 7% in. 
 
 96. GLASS AND PEWTER CANDLESTICK, semi- 
 opaque, with pewter candle socket, standard in form of cruci- 
 fix. Mended. Height, 10 in. 
 
 Fbom the home of General Philip Sheridan at Stjmebset, 
 Ohio. 
 
 97. BRONZE LAMP, Greek. Double burner, with two 
 swans as hangers for chains. Length, 4% in. 
 
 Found near the ancient city of Ithica. A former owner, with 
 more industry than discretion, has rubbed the bronze down to a 
 modern finish, thus removing the charm of its antiquity. See 
 plate 12. 
 
 98. GLASS SPARK LAMP, with Franklin single whale 
 oil burner, small bulbous oil font, on circular base. Height, 
 3% in. 
 
 Presented by the Hon. Henry Wilson, TJ. S. Senator for Mas- 
 sachusetts in 1871 and came from his birthplace in Farmington, 
 N. H. One of the earliest forms made in this country. See 
 plate 6. 
 
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m 99. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil Frank- 
 lin burner, tapering font on triangular base. Repaired at base. 
 Height, 9 in. 
 
 Secured from the Alabama State Capitol where it was used 
 as late as 1855. See plate 6. 
 
 Rare "Witch Lamp," 1692 
 
 100. LARGE CAST IRON LAMP. Oviform cup and 
 saucer shape with handle. Has places for wick in both cup 
 and saucer. Length, 9 in. 
 
 Known as a "Witch Lamp,'' its title being derived from its 
 having been used during the trial of a so-called witch in 1692. 
 The lamp is believed to have been cast at the first foundry in 
 New England. A very rake lamp : only four being known to 
 exist. See plate 8. 
 
 Very Rare Clay Lamp of American Manufacture, 1 689 
 
 101. POTTERY LAMP, early Dutch-American. The oil 
 cup top is supported by stem leading into saucer base, scroll 
 handle. Small chip in base. Height, 4% in. 
 
 In making excavations for a bridge on the Schuylkill Kiver, 
 this ancient piece was found in the ruins of the old pottery works 
 near Morgantown, Berks County, Pa. As far as known, this was 
 the first pottery in America, records showing that it was worked 
 as early as 1689. The light grey clay is kiln-burned and salt 
 glazed in a ligiht pink. An extremely rare and interesting 
 piece op American pottery. See plate 9. 
 
 102. TIN PETTICOAT LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner. English make. Date, 1832. Height, 5 in. 
 
 103. PAIR RAILROAD CANDLE BURNERS, with brass 
 caps and holders, one globe ground, the other plain, interior 
 spring pattern, with brackets for attaching to side of car. 
 Height, 17 in. 
 
 Were used in the first through train from New York to Spring- 
 field. Made by J. L. Howard & Co., Hartford, Conn. 
 
 104. PEWTER LAMP PONT, with double whale oil 
 burner. Height, 5% in. 
 
 From the home of John Brown's jailer, Charleston, W. Va. 
 
 105. OOREAN CHINA CANDLESTICK, with figures of 
 two birds at sides, head of tiger with open mouth candle holder 
 Height, 8i/ 2 in. 
 
 Presented by an Amerioan Naval officer. See plate 9. 
 
 106. CLAY LAMP, from Northern Lombardy, Italy. Tall 
 Majolica figure of Italian woman, colored and glazed, bearing 
 on her head a lamp with double burner and one large feed 
 chamber. The whole supported on circular base. Height, 14 
 in. 
 
 This specimen, in addition to being unique as a lamp, is of 
 special importance as one of the earliest and rarest pieces of 
 majolica. See plate 9. 
 
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107. COLONIAL BRASS CANDLESTICK. Date about 
 1780. Height, 8y 2 in. 
 
 From Portland, Maine. Went through the fire of 1866. 
 
 108. SHEFFIELD CANDLESTICK. Height, 7& in. 
 
 The plate has been completely worn off this candlestick, leav- 
 ing the original copper surface. Date, 1760. 
 
 109. BRONZE LAMP, Etruscan or Greek. ; With stopper 
 and horse head handle. Length, 3% in. 
 
 See plate 12. 
 
 110. CHINA CANDLESTICK, with green, pink, black and 
 gold stripings. Chipped. Height, 5% in. 
 
 From the home of Gov. Washburn, War Governor of Maine, 
 1860-65. See plate 9. 
 
 111. OLD QUEEN'S WARE CANDLESTICK. Chipped 
 at base. Height, 7% in. 
 
 112. BRONZE LAMP FONT, Pompeiian. With four 
 burners and iron wick supports. Date about 100 A. D. Width, 
 
 5y 2 in. 
 
 See plate 12. 
 
 113. BRASS PKICK CANDLE HOLDER. Diameter, 
 4% in. 
 
 114. GLASS HAND LAMP, with double camphene burn- 
 ers, brass collar, octagonal font, with handle. Height, 6 in. 
 
 Belonged to Betty Mayberry, who gained notoriety in the 
 War of 1812 by giving notice of the approach of the English brig 
 "Enterprise." See plate 5. 
 
 115. WHITE WARE CHINA CANDLESTICK. Re- 
 paired. Height, 6y 2 in. 
 
 From the old hotel at Suncock, N. H., where Nathaniel Haw- 
 thorne died. 
 
 116. WHITE PORCELAIN LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, pewter collar, conical oil font, on ornate square base. 
 Slight chip in base. Height, 10% in. 
 
 From the Confederate "White House," 1863 
 
 117. CHINA CANDLESTICK, with blue and gilt decora- 
 tions. Chipped. Height, 6y 2 in. 
 
 From the house in Richmond, Va., used by Jeff Davis as the 
 confederate White House from 1863-65. See plate 9. 
 
 118. BRONZE LAMP, Grecian. Decorated with two finely 
 moulded female figures holding urn. Length, 3% in. 
 
 Found near old Tisbet, in Greece. A fine example of the an- 
 cient Grecian workmanship. See plate 12. 
 
 119. BRASS CANDLE HOLDER. Diameter, 4y 2 in. 
 
 From officers' quarters, Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, 
 1865. 
 
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120. SMALL BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 5% in. 
 
 From Livingston Manor, Tivoli, New York. 
 
 121. TALL SHEFFIELD CANDLESTICK. Height, 13 
 in. 
 
 Brought from England by an Early Boston Family, 1756. 
 
 122. BRONZE LAMP, Roman. With two burners, handle 
 in form of Roman Standard. Length, 2y 2 in. A replica. 
 
 See plate 12. 
 
 123. COPPER ALCOHOL LAMP. Length, 3 in. 
 
 This lamp was used by Daniel Webster for melting wax. Pre- 
 sented by Mr. Bassett, Sergeant- at- Arms, V. S. Senate Chamber. 
 
 124. MILITARY BRASS CANDLE HOLDER. Date 
 about 1845. Diameter, 5y 2 in. 
 
 125. SHEFFIELD CANDLESTICK. Height, 6 in. 
 
 From birthplace of Nattian Hale at Coventry, Conn. 
 
 126. PAIR OAST IRON LAMPS, with two whale oil 
 burners, painted to imitate marble. Date about 1820. From 
 Nantucket, Mass. Height, 7 in. 
 
 See plate 8. 
 
 127. PAIR SHEFFIELD COPPER CANDLESTICKS. 
 Height, 9% in. 
 
 From the homestead of Oliver Hastings, Windsor Avenue, 
 Hartford, Conn. 
 
 128. TIN LAMP, with broad lard oil wiek, knap-sack oil 
 well on cast iron base. Height, 9 in. 
 
 S. N. & H. G. Ufford, 117 Court Street, Boston. Kinnear's 
 patent, 1851. 
 
 129. PEWTER HAiND LAMP, with single camphene 
 burner and thimble cap, bell-shaped oil font, with handle. 
 Height, 4% in. 
 
 130. SMALL TIN SCONE CANDLE HOLDER, tall back 
 turned at bottom to form base, with socket. Height, 8^ in. 
 
 From Quebec, Canada. 
 
 131. POLISH SILVER PLATED CANDLESTICK. 
 Stamped "Warszawa-Fraget-Plaque." Height, 7y 2 in. 
 
 From the birthplace of John Goddard. Date, 1839. 
 
 132. BRONZE LAMP, Early Christian. With dove rest- 
 ing on cross handle. Length, 4% in. 
 
 This very rare Early Christian lamp is of Roman make, dating 
 between the first and second centuries A. D. ; one of the earliest 
 lamps of the Christian era and is in very fine condition. See 
 plate 12. 
 
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PLATE IV 
 
133. TALL CUT-GLASS LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, pewter collar, urn-shaped font with ground decora- 
 tions, on tall standard square step-like base. Broken at stan- 
 dard and mended. Height, 12 in. 
 
 Secured from a relative of General Joseph Hooker and was 
 used at his old home at Hadley, Mass. See plate 6. 
 
 134. AMERICAN BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 7 
 in. 
 
 From the home of Israel Washburn, War Governor of Maine. 
 Date, 1S60. 
 
 135. SILVER-PLATED CANDLESTICK, with tall glass 
 wind shade. Total height, 17 in. 
 
 Captured in a raid in 1863, from an old Virginia homestead.. 
 
 136. OVAL TIN SCONE CANDLE HOLDER, with scal- 
 loped cup containing socket, attached to oval shield. Height, 
 
 12 in. 
 
 From an old church at North Hampton, Mass. 
 
 137. IRON SLUT LAMP, from Warburg, Germany. Date 
 about 1600. Length, 5 in. 
 
 See plate 8. 
 
 138. CUT-GLASS LAMP FONT, with double camphene 
 burner, brass collar, globe-shaped oil font, short stem to fit in 
 candlestick. Date, 1845. Height, 6% in. 
 
 See plate 6. 
 
 139. SMALL GLASS CHAMBER LAMP, with single cam- 
 phene burner, brass collar, glass oil font with handle. Broken 
 and mended. Height, 4% in- 
 Known as "Guest Lamp" and was used in the old Astor House, 
 
 New York City, when it first opened. 
 
 140. ENGLISH DOUBLE LENS PEWTER BULL'S- 
 EYE LAMP, with four burners, whale oil, canteen-shaped oil 
 font, on circular base. With heavy bull's-eye lens on either 
 side. Date about 1760. Height, 10 in. 
 
 A rare piece and in fine condition. See plate 2. 
 
 141. SHEFFIELD LAMP FONT, with double whale oil 
 burner. Height, 3% in. 
 
 From the home of the first Mayor of Portsmouth, N. H. 
 
 142. IRON HANGING LAMP, with figure of bird with 
 screw attached to hold cover, swinging handle. Height, 7% in. 
 
 From the prison settlement of Tarkovz, Siberia, brought from 
 there by an escaped convict. A beautiful piece of hammered 
 work. See plate 8. 
 
 143. TIN SCONE CANDLE HOLDER, with semi-circular 
 drip-pan base, containing socket. Back has been japanned and 
 decorated. Height, 9% in. 
 
 From Vermont, date about 1815. 
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144. SMALL SHEFFIELD PLATED CANDLESTICK. 
 Height, 6% in. 
 
 Prom the home of Governor Seymour, first mayor of Hart- 
 ford. 
 
 145. GLASS LAMP, with double whale oil burner, Frank- 
 lin pattern, bulbous font on shaped standard and square base. 
 Height, 71/2 in. 
 
 From the first glass woeks established in New Eng- 
 land. This factory was at Germantown, now Quincy, Mass. 
 See plate 5. 
 
 146. OLD AMERICAN BRASS CANDLESTICK. Date 
 about 1820-37. Height, 5% in. 
 
 147. PAIR OF TALL GLASS TABLE LAMPS, with cam- 
 phene burners, pewter collars, buoy-shaped fonts, with check- 
 ered decorations, on sexagonal support and base. Height, 
 
 IO1/2 in- 
 
 Found in a house near Culpepper Court House, burned by 
 order of Gen. McClellan in 1862. 
 
 148. TIN SCONE CANDLESTICK, with ridge edged cup, 
 containing candle socket, cymbal or "scone" shaped back 
 shield. Height, 10 in. 
 
 Found in the old Court House at Culpepper, Va., 1862. 
 
 149. OLD GERMAN PEWTER TABLE LAMP, with lid, 
 cup-shaped font and long wick-nozzle, mounted on long stan- 
 dard with handle, circular base. Height, liy 2 in. 
 
 150. PEWTER CANDLE MOULD SET, with wooden 
 rack, containing six moulds. 
 
 From Portsmouth, N. H. 
 
 151. ANCIENT FIRE PAN, used for carrying live coals. 
 
 152. TALL BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 10 in. 
 
 From the birthplace of General Nathaniel Lyon, Coventry, 
 Conn. 
 
 153. PAIR GLASS TABLE LAMPS, with double whale 
 oil burners, brass collars. Date about 1840. Height, 9y 2 in. 
 
 154. PAIR COLONIAL CUT-GLASS LAMPS, with 
 double whale oil burners, pewter collars, nonagonal font, octag- 
 onal standard, and square base. Slightly chipped at base. 
 Height, 91/2 in. 
 
 These lamps were part of the furnishings of the Governor's 
 room in the first Capitol building of the State of Maine. See 
 plate 5. 
 
 155. GLASS TABLE LAMP, tapering font, Franklin 
 double whale oil burner, ornate base. Date about 1800. Height, 
 9 in. 
 
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156. PEWTER LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 drum-shaped font, tapering support, circular base (handle 
 missing). Height, 9 in. 
 
 157. ADJUSTABLE IRON BETTY LAMP. A single leaf 
 spring at back of the oil font to which an upright iron rod runs 
 permits the lamp to be raised or lowered. Length, 5 in. 
 
 This form, called by the early French in Canada, a "Glisser" 
 lamp, was used in the American Colonies up to about 1800. 
 Found in old Quebec. See plate 8. 
 
 1 58. ROUND TIN SCONE 'CANDLE HOLDER, with long 
 tapering handle, socket in centre of tray. Total length, 9 in. 
 
 From Wethersfield, Conn. 
 
 159. PAIR BRASS CANDLESTICKS, COLONIAL 
 Height, 9% in. 
 
 160. SMALL GLASS HAND LAMP, with double Franklin 
 whale oil burner, pear-shaped font, ornate base. Date about 
 1800. Height, 8% in. 
 
 161. EARLY AMERICAN PEWTER LAMP, with single 
 camphene burner, pear-shaped oil font, on shaped standard, 
 saucer-like base. Height, 7% in. 
 
 From the home of Gen. Wade Hampton, U. S. Senator from 
 South Carolina. 
 
 162. IRON PAN LAMP, with rim-shaped for three wick 
 supports, shaped handle. Length, 6 in. 
 
 Used by a slave in Virginia during the Civil War. See plate 8. 
 
 163. TIN HAND LAMP, with double camphene burner, 
 conical font, finger ring handle and circular base. Height, 
 5y 2 in. 
 
 164. LARGE TIN SCONE CANDLE HOLDER, broad 
 semi-circular drip-pan, containing two candle sockets, shaped 
 back with leaves surmounting. Height, 18 in. 
 
 From an old house in Deerfield, Mass. 
 
 165. HEAVY RUSSIAN BRASS CANDLESTICK. 
 Height, 11 in. 
 
 166. PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, bell-shaped font, circular base. Stamped "Yale & 
 Curtis, N. Y." Date about 1822. Cleaned. Height, 7y 2 in. 
 
 167. TALL GLASS TAPER LAMP, with double Franklin 
 whale oil burner, pear-shaped font, pyramid base. Date about 
 1830. Height, liy 2 in. 
 
 168. ROUND IRON HANGING LAMP, with open top. 
 The hanger has a hook and wick pick attached. Length, 3^4 i Q - 
 
 Secured from Mr. W. F. Boardman, who in turn secured it 
 from the noted artist, Alclor Uberti, in whose family it had been 
 for at least 300 years in the small town of Zumaglada, Italy. 
 See plate 8. 
 
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169. SEMI-CIRCULAR COLONIAL TIN LANTERN, 
 with small door in back, inside socket, hanging ring at top. 
 Height, 14 in. 
 
 This lamp was used during the Revolution in an old building 
 where stores were kept, in New London, Conn. See plate 11. 
 
 Rare Pewter Lamp with Hall Mark. 
 
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 170. OLD ENGLISH PEWTER LAMP, with cup-like oil 
 font and hinged cover, in form somewhat similar to iron Betty 
 Lamp. Has drip-pan on tall standard with handle connecting 
 cup. Circular base. Hall marks on handle. Date about 1700. 
 Height, 8 in. 
 
 The Hall Mark represents figure with lion rampant on either 
 side. 
 
 Regarding hall marked Pewter Lamps, Hudson, in his. recent 
 book on Pewter (1905), says, they "ake veky rarely seen in 
 
 EITHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. NOT ONE WAS SHOWN 
 AT THE EXHIBITION OF OLD PEWTER HELD IN LONDON A YEAR 
 
 ago." See plate I. 
 
 Pewter Lamp with Rare Hall Mark. 
 
 171. OLD ENGLISH PEWTER LAMP, with cup-like oil 
 font, iron wick-support, hooked cover, and handle, tall support 
 on circular base. Height, 8 in. 
 
 With hall mark op arms flanked by lions rampant. 
 Dated, 1708. An unusual piece with exceedingly rare 
 hall mark. See plate I. 
 
 From the Home of Josiah Quincy. 
 
 172. PEWTER TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, drum-shaped oil font on standard and circular base: 
 Height, 71/2 in. 
 
 From the homestead of Josiah Quincy at Braintree, 
 Mass. This lamp, according to a tradition in the Quincy 
 family, was from the Paul Revere workshop at Boston. 
 Date not later than 1770. See plate 2. 
 
 Rare Horological Lamp, with device for measuring "the 
 midnight oil." 
 
 173. OLD GERMAN PEWTER AND GLASS HORO- 
 LOGICAL LAMP, with glass bottle-shaped reservoir having 
 
 THE HOURS MARKED FROM VIII TO II IN ROMAN CHARACTERS. Cup- 
 
 Kke wick^support, with handle and tall standard, pan-like base. 
 
 Height, 16 in. 
 
 The date has been approximately fixed from an old Dutch 
 print in which a lamp of this kind is shown. The print is 
 dated 1610. One of the rarest specimens in the collection. 
 See plate 2. 
 
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I'LATK VI 
 
174. OLD GERMAN PEWTER AND COPPER TABLE 
 LAMP. Figure of a cock surmounting lid, with cup-shaped 
 font and wick-nozzle of copper. Mounted on long standard 
 with handle. Square base. "With crest stamped on bottom, 
 initialed "J. H." Date about 1680. Height, 13 in. 
 
 A VERY RARE FORM OP LAMP, MADE TO BURN WHALE OR FISFI 
 
 oil. In beautiful condition. See plate 1. 
 
 175. TALL GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double Franklin 
 whale oil burner, pear-shaped font, ornate base. Stem has been 
 repaired with pewter band. Date about 1820. Height, 11% in. 
 
 176. IRON HANGING BETTY LAMP. Has rude figure 
 of a recumbent bird on cover. Made at Salem, Mass., by one of 
 the first lamp makers in the Colony. 
 
 See plate 8. 
 
 177. TALL PEWTER LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, barrel-shaped oil font, on tall standard with plate-like 
 base. Fine workmanship. Date about 1835. Cleaned. Height, 
 81/-. in. 
 
 See plate 2. 
 
 17S. BRASS CANDLESTICK, from Cuba. Very old. 
 Height, 5y 2 in. 
 
 179. COLONIAL BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 9 in. 
 
 From the home of Colonel Eldridge. Date, 1798. Presented 
 by A. W. Eldridge. 
 
 180. OLD POLITICAL CAMPAIGN TORCH, with oval 
 font. Height, 7 in. 
 
 181. POCKET FLINT AND STEEL. 
 
 182. PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, buoy-shaped font, on standard and circular base, with 
 handle. American manufacture. Height, 6 in. 
 
 From the home of the late Gov. Washburn, Maine. See 
 plate 2. 
 
 183. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 pewter collar, font with ornate panels, hexagon stem and base. 
 Date about 1840. Height, 10 in. 
 
 1 84. BRASS CANDLESTICK. Replica of the one brought 
 over in the Mayflower in 1620. The original is in the Pilgrim's 
 Hall, at Plymouth, Mass. 
 
 185. IRISH RUSH LIGHT HOLDER, with hook at side. 
 Height, 8% in. 
 
 186. SMALL TIN CANDLE HOLDER, with handle and 
 globe. 
 
 187. TIN CANDLE MOULD, of twelve tubes, with handle. 
 
 Height, 11 in. 
 
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188. AMERICAN BRASS CANDLESTICK. Height, 10 
 in. Date, 1823. 
 
 189. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 pewter collar, hexagon font and base. Date about 1840. Height, 
 83,4 in. 
 
 190. TALL PEWTER LAMP, with double eamphene 
 burner, circular oil font and base. Date about 1853. American 
 manufacture. Height, 9 in. 
 
 See plate 2. 
 
 191. IRON CANDLE HOLDER, curious design. Slim up- 
 right with finger hook, shaped branch to hold candles of vary- 
 ing sizes, small drip tray,- on wooden base. Height, &y 2 in. 
 
 Used by Elihu Burritt in his shop at Worcester, Mass. 
 
 192. OLD TIN CANDLE HOLDER, the socket contained 
 in small bowl. Stamped on bottom, "Perry, Son & Co., Eng- 
 land. ' ' Diameter, 5% in. 
 
 193. SMALL TIN LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 conical font, -circular base, ring handle. Height, 4 in. 
 
 From lighthouse at Elliot, Maine. Date, 1830. 
 
 194. CANDLE MOULD, of six tubes, tapering towards top. 
 Height, 10 in. 
 
 195. OLD ENGLISH BRASS CANDLESTICK. Date 
 about 1836. Height, 7 in. 
 
 196. CUT-GLASS OIL EONT, with double whale oil 
 burner, brass collar, the font finely cut in panels. Height, 5 in. 
 
 197. PEWTER LAMP, with double whale oil burner, buoy- 
 shaped oil font on standard and circular base. Height, 6% in- 
 
 From Middletown, N. Y. See plate 2. 
 
 198. WELL DIGGER'S IRON • CANDLE HOLDER. 
 Length, 7% in. 
 
 Used in digging wells by inserting the spike in the side. 
 
 199. SMALL TIN SCONE LAMP, tall back bent at bottom 
 
 to form base, with single socket. Height, 5% in. 
 
 A gift from W. F. J. Boardman, whose grandfather used it 
 in 1770. 
 
 200. SMALL WOODEN DEED BOX, brass studded and 
 covered in red pantasote. Height, 5 in. ; length, 10 in. ; depth, 
 6y 2 in. 
 
 Belonged to Professor O. E. Stowe, husband op Harriet 
 Beecher Stowe, with a tag attached hearing his autograph. 
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Lamp used by Harriet Beecher Stowe while writing 
 "Uncle Tom's Cabin." 
 
 201. GLASS LAMP, with brass pedestal, on marble base. 
 Double camphene burner with thimble caps, brass collar, octag- 
 onal oil font. Height, 10y 2 in. 
 
 This lamp was used by Mbs. Habkiet Beecheb Stowe 
 at the time she wbote her famous novel, "uncle tom's 
 Cabin." Presented to Dr. Norton by her husband, Dr. C. E. 
 Stowe, along with the small wooden deed-box or trunk described 
 under No. 20O (the preceding lot). 
 
 AN EXCEEDINGLY INTERESTING HISTORICAL PIECE AND POS- 
 SESSING litebaby association of bare IMPOETANCE. See front- 
 ispiece. 
 
 202. IRON CANDLESTICK, with small projection for use 
 as handle. Height, &y 2 in. 
 
 203. PEWTER CHAMBER LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, urn-shaped oil font, -circular base. American manu- 
 facture. Date about 1830. Height, 5y 2 in. 
 
 204. OLD PURPLE GLASS CANDLESTICK, with gilt 
 and floral decorations. Circular shape. Socket broken, stem 
 repaired. Height, 7y 2 in. 
 
 From the old homestead of Gen. Avery, at Groton, Conn., in 
 1749. 
 
 205. BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, with ring on base. 
 Height, 4y 2 in. 
 
 From Morro Castle, Cuba. 
 
 206. WALKING CANE, elaborately carved, knob top. 
 
 This cane was presented to Hannibal Hamlin, Vice-President 
 of the United States, by .a Pensacola Indian Chief. An engraved 
 silver band bears the inscription, "H. H., 1860." 
 
 207. SMALL TIN DARK LANTERN, has candle pricket 
 inside. Height, 5% in. 
 
 Used by an American Naval officer during the Mexican War. 
 
 208. OLD BLUE GLASS CANDLESTICK, hexagonal 
 shape, with broad base. Height, 9 in. 
 
 Brought from England by one of the early settlers in Lebanon, 
 Conn., in 1689. 
 
 209. TUMBLER LAMP, stamped on cover ' ' Star Patented, 
 January 13, 1874, Tumbler. ' ' A curious contrivance of tin on 
 ordinary tumbler. Height, 6 in. 
 
 210. HEXAGONAL GLASS LANTERN, with whale oil 
 lamp and Cathedral glass panels. Date, 1825. Height, 12 in. 
 
 211. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 brass collar, ornate hexagon font, stem and base. Date about 
 1840. Height, 8% in. 
 
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212. SMALL OLD ENGLISH BRASS CANDLESTICK. 
 Height, 6 in. 
 
 Imported into Hartford about 1780 by English settlers. From 
 the home of Gov. Seymour. 
 
 213. OLD IRON TINDER BOX, oval form, containing two 
 small flints. Length, 4 in. 
 
 214. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 brass collar, round font, cut in panels, hexagonal stem and base. 
 Date about 1840. Height, 9% in. 
 
 215. TALL GLASS LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 pewter collar, ornate font. Date about 1840. Height, 12 in. 
 
 216. SMALL PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double whale, 
 oil burner, barrel-shaped oil font, short standard and circular 
 base. Date about 1835. Height, 4 ] /4 in. 
 
 From Wethersfield, Conn. See plate 2. 
 
 217. SMALL TIN DARK LANTERN, with single whale 
 oil burner. Height, 6% in. 
 
 Left behind by the .burglars who robbed the old Yesey Bank 
 at Bangor, Me., in 1859. Given to Dr. Norton by John Law- 
 rence, the watchman who was gagged on the night of the 
 burglary. 
 
 218. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double Franklin whale 
 oil burner, pear-shaped font, square base. Repaired at stan- 
 dard. Date about 1830. Height 9 in. 
 
 219. GLASS LAMP, with double whale oil burner, pewter 
 collar, pear-shaped font, ornate square base. Date about 1840. 
 Height, 8 in. 
 
 SECOND SESSION 
 
 Tuesday Evening, March 10th, 1914 
 
 Commencing at 8.15 o'clock 
 
 . 220. CANDLE LANTERN, stamped on bottom, "June 25, 
 1885." Height, 13 in. 
 
 221. GLASS LAMP, with double whale oil burner, brass 
 collar, patent inner tube, ornate font, hexagonal base. Date 
 about 1850. Height, 12 in. 
 
 222. TALL GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil 
 Franklin patent burner, oil font with ground decorations, 
 shaped standard on square base. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Secured from the residence of Ralph Waldo Emerson. 
 
 223. COLONAL TIN CANDLE LANTERN, octagonal 
 shape with conical-shaped top and ring handle. Painted red. 
 Height, 15 in. 
 
 Hung in first fire house erected in Portsmouth, N. H. See 
 plate 11. 
 
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I'LATE VII 
 
224. WALKING CANE, with broad silver band and horn 
 handle. 
 
 Carried by S. Stewart, first mayor of Hartford and also gov- 
 ernor of Connecticut. 
 
 225. OLD CUT-GLASS STUDY LAMP, with round 
 burner, bottom draught, spur wheel wick regulator, brass col- 
 lar to support large ground glass globe, nicely decorated. The 
 oil font is in shape of urn with circular base. Total height, 
 14 in. 
 
 Date about 1820. Secured from an old parsonage at Province- 
 town, Mass. 
 
 226. GLASS SPARK LAMP, with single whale oil burner, 
 bulbous font, on short standard, circular base. Date, 1800. 
 Height, 5 in. 
 
 From the old Coffin house at Nantucket, Mass. 
 
 227. SMALL GLASS LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, pewter collar, sexagonal font, on shaped standard, 
 circular base. Height, Gy 2 in. 
 
 Secured from the Confederate Hospital at Vicksburg, Miss., 
 after the surrender. See plate 6. 
 
 228. AMERICAN BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, with 
 curious arrangement for holding matches. Was evidently 
 plated at a former period. With extinguisher. Height, 4 in. 
 
 229. COLONIAL CUT CORDIAL GLASS. Height, 4 in. 
 
 Belonged to Dorothy Quincy. 
 
 230. SMALL GLASS "BED LAMP," with single cam- 
 phene burner attached to screw top. Stamped, "J. Dreyfus, 
 patented May 21, 1867." Small bulbous font. Height, 5 in. 
 
 See plate 6. 
 
 231. SMALL GLASS OIL FONT, with double whale oil 
 burner, pewter collar, barrel-shaped oil font, short stop to fit 
 in lantern. Height, 4 in. 
 
 232. PAIR BRASS CURTAIN HOLDERS, with long wall 
 spikes. Width, 6 in. 
 
 Taken by Dr. Norton from the Confederate "White House," 
 Montgomery, Ala. 
 
 233. COLONIAL TIN CANDLE LANTERN, circular 
 with conical-shaped top and ring handle, openings pierced in 
 tin, known as "Paul Revere" lantern. Date about 1770. 
 Height, 16 in. 
 
 234. BENNINTON WARE NIGHT STOVE. Interior 
 cup with handle, 2% in., the perforated outer dish. Height, 
 
 4 in. 
 
 A curiosity. 
 
 235. BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, with hall marks 
 stamped on base. Curious piece. Height, 314 in. 
 
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236. GLASS OIL FONT, with single Franklin patent 
 whale oil burner, corrugated oil font, tin band on base. Height, 
 2i/ 2 in. 
 
 237. SMALL BKA'SS CANDLE HOLDER. Height, 
 2 in. 
 
 From the home of Commodore Prebble, Portland, Me. 
 
 238. EAST INDIAN BRASS CANDLESTICK, with 
 open work base. Date about 1845. Height, 3% in. 
 
 239. CHINESE BRASS AND GLASS NIGHT LAMP. 
 Height, 2y 2 in. 
 
 240. SHIP'S DARK LANTERN, double whale oil 
 burner, tin oil font, bull's-eye reflector on hinged door (glass 
 cracked), brass handle on top, oval handle on back. Height, 
 10y 2 in. 
 
 Taken from the U. S. S. Keabsage, after her victory over 
 the O. S. Alabama. See plate 11. 
 
 241. SHIP 'iS BELL. Tongue and part of the old bell from 
 the Confederate Ship "Merrimac." An interesting historical 
 relic. 
 
 242. CUT GLASS AND PEWTER HAND LAMP, with 
 double camphene burner, brass collar, octagonal oil font, on 
 pewter standard, with pewter finger ring and base. Stamped 
 on base, "Smith & Co." The glass font has been badly broken 
 but the pieces have been neatly assembled. Height, 7% in. 
 
 This lamp was part of the furnishings of the McLean House at 
 Appomattox Court House, Virginia, and was on the mantelpiece 
 in the parlor when the terms of surrender were arranged between 
 Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. U. S. Grant on April 9th, 1865. 
 See plate 5. 
 
 243. SMALL GLASS LAMP, with single camphene 
 burner with three prongs to hold miniature opaque glass globe, 
 bulbous font, stamped "0. F." on one side and "W. F." on 
 the other. Height, 3 in. 
 
 Presented by Hon. Nelson Dingley, of Maine, and used at his 
 birthplace. 
 
 244. GLASS HAND LAMP, with single camphene 
 burner, circular font and base. Height, 3% in. 
 
 245. BRASS LAMP, with single camphene burner. 
 Height, 21/2 in. 
 
 246. AMERICAN BRASS CANDLE HOLDER, with 
 circular tray and extinguisher. Height, 4 in. 
 
 From the birthplace of the late J. P. Morgan, Asylum Street, 
 Hartford, Conn. See plate 4. 
 
 247. PAIR LONG STEMMED GLASS OIL FONTS, 
 with double Franklin whale oil burners, bulbous fonts, for use 
 in candlesticks. Height, 6 in. 
 
 Fine pair. 
 
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248. BRONZE AND BRASS CANDLESTICK. Urn- 
 shaped socket with square standard on graduating base. 
 Height, 103/4 in. 
 
 Secured from the lodge on the Island of St. Helena, in which 
 the chaplain of Napoleon in 1818 resided. It was obtained by 
 an American sea captain who visited the island in 1824. See 
 plate 3. 
 
 249. GLASS HAND LAMP, with camphene burner, 
 thimble cap, brass collar, bulbous font, circular base. Height, 
 4 in. 
 
 From the old Marshall house, North End, Boston, Mass, 1859. 
 See plate 6. 
 
 250. BRASS TAPER LAMP. Stamped on bottom, 
 "The Royal Safety Box for Wax Tapers and Vesta Lights." 
 Height, 7 in. 
 
 251. TALL GLASS LAMP, with double Franklin 
 burner, bulb-shaped font, triangular support and base with 
 scroll decoration. Date about 1840. Height, 12 in. 
 
 A gift from Mrs. Susan Hill. See plate .6. 
 
 252. SMALL PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double 
 whale oil burner, inverted bell shape, with ring handle. Tin 
 bottom. Height, 3 in. 
 
 Known as a "squat lamp." See plate 2. 
 
 253. TINTED GLASS LAMP, greenish yellow, with 
 double whale oil burner, pewter collar, buoy-shaped font, sex- 
 agonal stem and base. Height, 8% in. 
 
 This lamp was secured from the brick house in Montgomery, 
 Ala., known as the "White House" of the Confederate Govern- 
 ment, and was part of the furnishings there during Jefferson 
 Davis' occupancy. See plate 5. 
 
 254. SILVERED ORNATE IRON CANDLE HOLDER, 
 with scroll supports. Height, 10 in. 
 
 255. OLD TIN LANTERN, double whale oil burner, 
 box-like oil font on wire handle. Height, 7 in. 
 
 Used in Guard House in Florence, S. C, 1862. 
 
 256. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil Frank- 
 lin burner, inverted pear-shaped font, on shaped square base. 
 Height, 7% in. 
 
 One of the earliest glass lamps used in New England, 
 date about 1770. 
 
 Lamp used by the poet Henry W. Longfellow. 
 
 257. TALL CUT-GLASS LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, thimble tops, brass collar, bulb-shaped oil font on 
 standard and step-like base. (Slightly nicked at base.) 
 Height, 12i/ 2 in. 
 
 This lamp was used by Henby Wadswobth Longfellow 
 27 
 
TALL CUT-GLASS LAMP. 
 
 when A Student at Bowdoin College in 1825, and was no 
 doubt originally a whale oil burner, the collar and burners hav- 
 ing been altered to camphene on the introduction of that lum- 
 inant, about 1845. One of a pair sold in Hartford, October, 1912. 
 See plate 6. 
 
 258. CHINESE BRASS NIGHT LAMP, with single 
 burner. Enclosed circular brass box. Height, 2 in. 
 
 259. GLASS OIL PONT, with double whale oil burner, 
 pewter collar, bulbous font, short stem. Height, 5y 2 in. 
 
 260. BRASS CORRUGATED LAMP, with single cam- 
 phene burner. Height, 5 in. 
 
 From the old Tremont House, Boston. Date, 1839. 
 
 261. COLONIAL ROUND TIN LANTERN, conical- 
 shaped top with large ring handle, heavy glass globe, triple 
 whale oil burner, circular oil font, circular tin base. Height, 
 12 in. 
 
 From the house at Torrington, Conn., in which John 
 Bbown was bobn. See plate 11. 
 
 262. TIN FRAME LANTERN, with glass lamp chim- 
 ney, used for candle, with square handle and protecting plate, 
 circular base. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Interesting as having been used on the original "Moni- 
 tor" WHILE SHE WAS BEING BUILT. See plate 11. 
 
 263. ALBERTYPE PHOTOGRAPH, of President James 
 Buchanan. In small folding case. Somewhat rubbed. Size, 
 2 by 1% in. 
 
 264. MINER'S DAVY LAMP, with brass frame. 
 Height, 9 in. Made in England and imported by Queen & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Used by miners to prevent the explosion of the deadly fire- 
 damp. 
 
 265. OLD TIN TINDER BOX, with flint. Circular 
 shape. Diameter, 4% iu. 
 
 266. BRASS HANDING LAMP, not unlike the so- 
 called Betty Lamp. Has hanger and wick-pick. Length, 4 in. 
 
 From Nordhausen, Germany. At least 200 years old. See 
 plate 8. 
 
 267. OLD SUN GLASS, with bull's-eye at either side. 
 
 Length, 1% in. 
 
 Used in the olden days for starting a fire. Found in 
 Providence, B. I. 
 
 268. PAIR OF STEEL CANDLE SNUFFERS and 
 Tin Snuffer Tray. 
 
 269. PLATED CANDLE SNUFFERS AND TRAY. 
 
 270. FOLDING TIN LANTERN, patent of 1861, clos- 
 ing door, containing match holder. Height, 5 in. 
 
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271. GLASS HAND LAMP, brass collar, to which was 
 fitted one of the first Kerosense burners, bulbous font, on stand 
 and circular base. Height, 7y 2 in. 
 
 This lamp was used in the casement of Fort Monboe, 
 where Jeff Davis was confined fob two teabs. S.ecured by 
 Post Quartermaster P. H. Walsh, U. S. Army, 1866. 
 
 272. PAIR WHITE OPAQUE GLASS LAMPS, with 
 double whale oil burners, pewter collars, ornamental bulb- 
 shaped fonts on square base. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Known as "Bridal Lamps." In beautiful condition. See 
 plate 6. 
 
 273. ROMAN BRASS LAMP, with three burners, tall up- 
 right with handle. Prom Florence. Height, 12y 2 in. 
 
 274. BRASS BINNACLE LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, large oil font, and reflector. Attached is a rod with 
 wall socket. Length, 5 in. 
 
 Used on the steamer "Georgia," the Government transport and 
 Hospital ship during the Civil War. See plate 4. 
 
 275. BRASS HAND LAMP, with double whale oil burner. 
 Goblet shape. Height, 7 in. 
 
 From the homestead of General Neal Dow, the famous temper- 
 ance advocate of Maine. See plate 4. 
 
 276. PURPLE GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale 
 oil burner, pewter collar, tapering font with panel design, 
 on sexagonal base. Height, 9 in. 
 
 From the home of Col. Milton V. Mills, of the Maine Militia, 
 a hero of the War of 1812. 
 
 277. SMALL GLASS LANTERN, with tin cap and base. 
 Height, 6% in. 
 
 Taken from the boat which brought Chables Dickens 
 from Springfield to Habtfobd in 1842 and of which Dickens 
 speaks in his "American Notes." See plate 11. 
 
 278. SPUN-BRASS LAMP, with single camphene burner, 
 cup-shaped, with handle. Date, 1852. Alexander patent, 
 self-righting. Height, 5 in. 
 
 279. PAIR SMALL GLASS LAMPS, with single whale 
 oil burners, urn-shaped fonts, on square ornamental base. 
 Height, 6 in. 
 
 Contains some of the old oil known to have been there since 
 1848. Belonged to one of the early families in Wethersfield, 
 Conn. See plate 6. 
 
 280. SMALL GLASS HAND LAMP, with double whale 
 oil burner, pewter collar, font in shape of sexagonal pyramid, 
 scroll handle. Height, 4y 2 in. 
 
 A gift from William G. Brownlow (Parson Brownlow) 
 while he was V. S. Senator. 
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281. TALL IRON CANDLESTICK, known as "Hog 
 scraper," with candle adjuster and circular base. Height, 
 7 in. 
 
 282. TIN AND WOOD CANDLE HOLDER, pineapple 
 shape, with six arms. Date, 1782. Height, 12 in. 
 
 283. OLD SQUARE TIN LANTERN, with double whale 
 oil burner. Date about 1800. Height, 9 in. ; 6% in. square. 
 
 See plate 11. 
 
 284. PAIR OF STEEL CANDLE SNUFFERS AND 
 TIN TRAY, decorated in gilt and red. 
 
 285. COLONIAL SEMI-CIRCULAR TIN LANTERN, 
 with single whale oil burner, circular oil font, back handle 
 and ring top. Height, 14 in. 
 
 See plate 11. 
 
 286. PAIR OF OLD ENGLISH CANDLE SNUFFERS; 
 
 287. SMALL IRON CANDLESTICK, with candle adjus- 
 ter and circular base. Height, 4 in. 
 
 Used by Gen. Stonewall Jackson at Centerville, Va., in 1862. 
 
 288. IRISH IRON RUSH LIGHT HOLDER. Height, 
 
 9y 2 in. 
 
 Erhibited in World's Fair, Chicago, 1893. 
 
 290. BRASS TAPER LAMP, with circular oil font on 
 round base.' Date, 1850. Height, 5% in- 
 
 Wax taper is curled inside the lamp and is turned up or down 
 by a spurred wheel. 
 
 291. SMALL TIN FIRE BOX. Length, 23,4 in. 
 
 Splints and chemicals were carried in this for match making. 
 From Richmond, Va., 1865. 
 
 292. BRASS SPLINT BOX, has compartment for wood- 
 splints, phosphus, etc. Length, 5 in. 
 
 From Germany. Date, 1818. 
 
 293. TIN LARD OIL LAMP, with broad double wick 
 burner, air draught tube, barrel font, round support, ring 
 handle and circular tray base. Height, iy 2 in. 
 
 294. PEWTER HAND LAMP, with single whale oil 
 burner, barrel font, short standard, circular base. Height, 4 
 in. 
 
 Secured for Doctor Norton from an old Manor in Surrey, 
 England. 
 
 295. GLASS HAND LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 pewter collar, bulbous font on tall standard, circular base. 
 Date, 1820. Height, 6y 2 in. 
 
 Presented by the late Rev. Morgan Dix of New York City, and 
 was used by the family of Gen. John A. Dix at his birthplace at 
 Boscawen, New Hampshire. 
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296. BRASS HAND LAMP, with two whale oil burners 
 and bulbous oil font on square base. Height, 4% in. 
 
 Known as a Chamber lamp, gee plate 4. 
 
 297. HEXAGONAL GLASS LANTERN, with iron frame, 
 painted, Cathedral glass panel. Candle holder inside. Height, 
 12% in. 
 
 Hung in the upper hall of the Hancock mansion in Beacon 
 Street, Boston, when the house was occupied by Gov. Hancock 
 from 1770-80. See plate 11. 
 
 298. SMALL GLASS HAND LAMP, with single cam- 
 phene burner, brass collar, circular oil font, four-shaped 
 standards enclosing pinnacle, on circular base. Height, 7 in. 
 
 299. PEWTER HAND LAMP, American. Double whale 
 oil burner, buoy-shaped font, supported on circular tray, ring 
 handle. Cleaned. Height, 5 in. 
 
 From the home of Gen. Neal Dow, Portland, Maine. 
 
 300. VESTAL VIRGIN IS BRASS LAMP, with small 
 hinged cap, scrool handle, slim support, small pincer, oblong 
 base. Height, 2% in. ; width, 3 in. 
 
 Engraved on the base of this interesting antique is the word 
 "SENA," perhaps the ancient spelling of the Italian city Sienna. 
 See plate 9. 
 
 301. TIN CHAMBER LAMP, with whale oil burner, pear- 
 shaped font, standard support, tray base and handle. Date 
 about 1835. Height, 6 in. 
 
 302. TIN TINDER BOX, with candle socket on cover, cir- 
 cular base with handle. Diameter, 4% in. 
 
 From a Colonial house at Martha's Vineyard, Mass. 
 
 303. TIN TINDER BOX, circular with handle. Diameter, 
 4i/ 2 in. 
 
 From old New Bedford whaler "Canton." 
 
 304. MINER'S TIN LAMP, with long wick-nozzle, hinged 
 lid, and hat hook. Height, 3% in. 
 
 Stamped "Onard Bro— Scranton, Pa." This lamp was used 
 in a Pennsylvania coal mine in 1870. 
 
 305. TALL PEWTER LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, circular oil font, on stand and circular base. Height, 
 
 9 in. 
 
 From the State of Maine. 
 
 306. TALL GLASS LAMP, with single camphene burner, 
 internal spur wheel, brass collar, sexagonal font with lyre 
 design, on sexagonal standard and base. Height, 11% in. 
 
 3i' 
 
From the home of John Greenleaf Whittier. 
 
 307. TALL CUT-GLASS CAMPHEiNE LAMP, with 
 double burner, brass collar, thimble-like caps, bulbous oil font, 
 ground decorations. (Slight chip in base.) Height, 12 in. 
 
 This beautiful lamp was a gift to Dr. Norton from 
 John Greenleaf Whittier, who bad used it at his home at 
 Amesbury, Mass., in 1836. See plate 5. 
 
 308. DEEP GREEN GLASS LAMP, with double whale 
 oil burner, pewter collar, decorated oil font, sexagonal base. 
 Height, 9 in. 
 
 From the home of John B. Gough, the English orator. Se- 
 cured by Dr. Norton in 1880. 
 
 309. SPUN-BRASS HAND LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, shaped font on circular base. Height, 6 in. 
 
 This dainty lamp once belonged to the Hon. Charles 
 Sumner, and was used by him while U. S. Senator, from 1850 to 
 1860. See plate 3, 
 
 310. BRASS HAND LAMP, with round pan-like base, 
 with handle, single whale oil burner, acorn-shaped oil font. 
 Height, 4 in. 
 
 From the home of Dr. Jacob Quincy, great-grandfather of Dr. 
 Norton. See plate 4. 
 
 311. BLACK GLASS LAMP, with double Franklin whale 
 oil burner, urn-shaped font, ornate standard and base. Height, 
 8 in. 
 
 From the home of one of the earliest of New Bedford's 
 "Yankee Skippers." 
 
 312. TALL PEWTER LAMP,, with double camphene 
 burner, circular oil font, on standard and circular base. 
 Mended at standard. Height, 9 in. 
 
 Secured from an old Colonial mansion iu Windsor, Conn. 
 Date, 1780. 
 
 313. IRON HANGING BETTY LAMP. Length, 4% in. 
 
 The word "Betty" is a provincial corruption of the German 
 word "Besser," meaning "Better." This form of lamp was an 
 improvement on the open top iron lamp. 
 
 A VERT RARE AND EARLY SPECIMEN OF THE KIND OF LAMPS 
 
 used in the New England Colonies. See plate 8. 
 
 314. SHIP'S TIN HANGING LAMP, with self-righting 
 ball font, branch supports and wall guard. Height, 7% in. 
 
 From the old U. S. S. "Cumberland," sunk in 1862 by the Con- 
 federate ram "Merrimac" off Newport News, Va. 
 
 315. FLINT WHEEL. Length, 5% in. 
 
 Known in the South as the "Mill." Patented by Isaac Ives, 
 Bristol, Conn. Operated by string wound around axle. 
 
 316. BRASS LARD OIL LAMP, with single narrow wick, 
 drum-shaped oil font. Date about 1825. Height, 6 in. 
 
 See plate 4. 
 
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PLATE IX 
 
317. PAIR TALL HAND WROUGHT IRON CANDLE- 
 STICKS. The sockets are riveted on circular plates sup- 
 ported by long uprights terminating in three-cornered stands 
 on ball feet. Height, 14 in. 
 
 Riveted to one of these sticks is an iron shield bearing the 
 crown mark of Gusta'vus Adolphus. See plate 9. 
 
 Lamp used by the poet J. G. Whittier. 
 
 318. SMALL PEWTER LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, bell-shaped font, ring handle. Handle soldered. 
 Height, 414 in. 
 
 Found ix the attic or the birthplace of John Greenleaf 
 Whittier at East Haverhill, Mass. The lamp is a gift from the 
 poet, who stated that this Tvas the first pewter lamp his father 
 had and that it had been mended at the handle by his uncle, John 
 Whittier. An extremely interesting piece of historic pewter. 
 
 319. EARLY AMERICAN PEWTER TABLE LAMP, 
 with double whale oil burner, drum-shaped font, shaped 
 standard with handle, saucer-like base. Stamped, ' S. Bust's 
 patent, Xew York." Date about 1830. Height, 8% in. 
 
 320. TIN LAMP, English, with broad wick holder, knap- 
 sack font, ring handle, tall upright, circular sand pan base. 
 Date about 1830. Height, 8 in. 
 
 321. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, pewter collar, leaf design, sexagonal standard and 
 base. Height, 10 in. 
 
 322. BRASS HAND LAMP, with two whale oil burners, 
 bulbous font, drip-pan and dolphin handle. English make. 
 Date, 1820. Height, 7 in. 
 
 Known as a Dolphin lamp, because of the dolphin handle. 
 See plate 3. 
 
 323. OLAT CANDLESTICK, from Teshoo Loomboo, Ti- 
 bet. A black grotesque figure of a squatting fleshy-bearded 
 man, the left arm supporting a large water bottle, with ring 
 handle and candle socket, surmounting head. Mended. 
 Height, 5 in. 
 
 The figure is known as "Hum Sloo," a river god. An ex- 
 tremely interesting pieee. See plate 9. 
 
 324. PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, thimble top, bell-shaped oil font with handle. Date, 
 1856. Height, 5% in. 
 
 325. PAIR TALL GLASS LAMPS, with double whale oil 
 burners, bulbous fonts, column standards, on square base. 
 One has been broken and mended. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Captured from an English brig during the War of 1812, by a 
 Massachusetts Privateer. 
 
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326. BRASS HAND LAMP, with single whale oil burner, 
 drip plate and handle. Date about 1818. Height, 5 in. 
 
 From the birthplace of Gen. Benjamin Butler, Deerfield, N. H. 
 See plate 4. 
 
 327. BUNDLE OF WOODEN CANDLE RODS. 
 
 328. TIN HAND LAMP, with double camphene burner, 
 conical font, pan base and handle. Date, 1856. Height, 6 in. 
 
 From homestead of Hon. T. B. Read. 
 
 329. SMALL PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double cam- 
 phene burner, drum-shaped font, on circular base, with handle. 
 Stamped on base, "Capen & Molineux, New York, 4." Date 
 about 1840. Height, 4y 2 in. 
 
 330. TALL PEWTER CANDLESTICK. Height, 9y 2 in. 
 
 From the birthplace of the Vice-President, Hannibal Hamlin, 
 at China, Maine. Presented to Dr. Norton by Mr. Hamlin while 
 U. S. Senator, after serving his term as Vice-President with 
 Lincoln. See plate 2. 
 
 331. GLASS CHAMBER LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, urn-shaped font, square base. Height, 7 in. 
 
 From Morro Castle, Cuba. 
 
 332. DOUBLE TIN CANDLE MOULD. Height, 20 in. 
 
 333. PEWTER LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 drum font and broad drip-pan base. Height, 9 in. 
 
 Used in the early home of William Lloyd Garrison at New- 
 buryport, Mass. Date about 1838. Secured from the collection 
 of Hon. Benjamin Perley Poore. 
 
 334. DRUMMOND PATENT TIN LAMP, with bottle- 
 shaped font, handle and broad base. Marked on bottom, 
 "Drummond's patent, Feb., 1846. Made by E. Clark, Port- 
 land, Me." Height, 8 in. 
 
 335. COPPER LAMP, with three camphene burners and 
 thimble caps. Height, 15 in. 
 
 The name "Mbs. John W. Phillips," pounder of the 
 Phillips Academy, in inlaid around the band on the front, in 
 brass. Nice piece and in fine condition. See plate 9. 
 
 336. TALL PEWTER TABLE LAMP, with double cam- 
 phene burner, circular base with shaped standard. Date about 
 1840. Height, 10 in. 
 
 337. GLASS CHAMBER LAMP, with double whale oil 
 Franklin patent burner, circular font on short standard and 
 square base. Height, 6% in. 
 
 Secured in 1860 from officers' Quarters, Fort Prebel, Portland, 
 Maine. 
 
 338. TALL BRASS LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 bulbous oil font. Date, 1820. Height, 8 in. 
 
 See plate 4. 
 
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339. TALL GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double cam- 
 phene burner, thimble top. Stamped on burner holder, 
 "Bell's Fire Proof, entered for patent," pewter collar, panel 
 design oil font on circular standard and square pedestal base. 
 Height, 13i/ 2 in. 
 
 340. ANCIENT MOORISH BRASS LAMP. Richly dec- 
 orated in hammered geometrical patterns. Two crude figures 
 of birds are represented, one on top of the handle, the other 
 near the oil dish. The four corners of the square oil dish are 
 shaped to support the rag wicks. Height, 12 in. 
 
 This interesting lamp came from a very ancient mosque in 
 Morocco. As the Mohammedens are much opposed to having 
 sacred articles fall into the hands of Christians, this form of 
 lamp is very rare. Date, 13th or 14th Century. 
 
 341. SMALL PEWTER TABLE LAMP, with single brass 
 camphene burner, barrel shaped oil font and stand. Cleaned. 
 Height, 33/4 in. 
 
 Used in the office of Captain John Bbickson, the inven- 
 tor of the Monitor. See plate 1. 
 
 342. TALL TIN LAMP, with removable drum-shaped 
 font, in socket, on upright with handle, broad base for sand, 
 wick-pick on chain. Date about 1812. Height, 9 in. 
 
 Used mostly in the Southern States. Rare. See plate 7. 
 
 343. BRONZE LAMP, Roman. Grotesque face of a 
 bearded man. Pre j Christian era. Length, 3 in. 
 
 Found in the bed of the River Tiber at Qiir. An unusually 
 rare and fine old piece. See plate 12. 
 
 344. COPPER LAMP, Early Dutch. In form of a 
 mounted Betty-Lamp of round shape. The upright has a 
 drip-pan about half way up its length. Height, lOi/2 in. 
 
 This fine old lamp was brought from Holland by Gen. Van 
 Hausen, in 1736. See plate 9. 
 
 345. SMALL GLASS HAND LAMP, with single cam- 
 phene burner, thimble top, pewter collar, conical oil font, scroll 
 handle. Height, 5 in. 
 
 Presented by Lowell Mason, the composer. 
 
 346. BRASS CANDLESTICK, American make. Date, 
 1840. Height, 7 in. 
 
 347. COPPER CANDLESTICK, stamped "Handelsman- 
 "Warszwa." Height, 8 in. 
 
 This rare Polish candlestick was used by Madame Hancock, nee 
 Quincy, in the old home at Beacon Hill, Boston, Mass. 
 
 ; 348. TIN CANDLE MOULD, with 48 tubes. Height, 10 
 in. 
 
 349. ENAMELED TILE, with portrait of Old Hancock 
 House, Beacon Street, Boston. Length, 6 in. 
 
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From the Law Office of Abraham Lincoln in Springf ield.IU. 
 
 350. TALL TIN PEDESTAL LAMP, with double whale 
 oil burner, acorn-shaped oil font, supported on tall standard, 
 handle and pan-like base. Height, 9 in. 
 
 Used by Abraham Lincoln in his Law Office ix Spring- 
 field, III., in 1837. 
 
 Taken by Dr. Norton along with other Lincoln relics (Nos. 
 351, 352 and 353 following) in lieu of the remuneration he was 
 to have received for lecturing at the Lincoln Log-Cabin in New 
 York City, in 1866, in which these relics were exhibited. See 
 plate 10, 
 
 351. LONG-PORT IRONSTONE CHINA BLUE PLATE. 
 Diameter, 10% in. 
 
 From the home of Abbaham Lincoln in Spkingfield. III., 
 and used by him in 1837. For further particulars, see note 
 to- lot No. 350. Illustrated on plate 10. 
 
 352. OLD KNIFE AND PORK, with bone handles. 
 
 From the Lincoln home in Springfield, used by him in 
 1837. For further particulars see note to lot No. 350. Illus- 
 trated on plate 10. 
 
 353. ANTIQUE CHAIR, with straight back, plaited rush 
 seat and five cross spars, the front one flattened by the rub- 
 bing of shoes. 
 
 Chair used by Abraham Lincoln and exhibited in the Lin- 
 coln Log-Cabin in New York City in 1866. See note to lot No. 
 350. Illustrated on plate 10. 
 
 354. OLD COMPOSITE BRASS CANDLESTICK, in 
 form of the Saviour on the Cross. Heavy hexagonal base. 
 Height, 93,4 in. 
 
 355. TIN PEDESTAL LAMP, with whale oil burner, 
 semi-globular font, tall upright, circular base. Base corroded. 
 Height, 8 in. 
 
 Found in Fort Sumter in 1869. 
 
 356. GLASS HAND LAMP, double camphene burner, 
 brass collar, oil font with lyre design, scrool handle. Date, 
 1860. Height, 5i/ 2 in. 
 
 357. SINGLE BULL'S-EYiE PEWTER LAMP, with 
 triple, whale oil burner, drum-shaped oil font, shaped standard 
 and circular base. Made by Gleason in America, about 1760. 
 Height, 9 in. 
 
 358. TIN LAMP, lard oil, with two broad wick holders, 
 centre draught tube, barrel font, upright with handle, sliding 
 draught regulator, pan base. Patent, 1853. Height, 7% in- 
 
 359. GLASS HAND LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, thimble top, brass collar, bell-shaped font with ground 
 decoration, scroll handle. Date, 1856. Height, 5% in. 
 
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PLATE X 
 
360. BRASS TABLE LAMP, with small lard oil 
 burner, thimble cap, spur wick regulator, inverted bell font, 
 on circular base. Height, 10 in. 
 
 361. TALL COPPER DARK LANTERN, with candle 
 socket and back handle. Height, 12 in. Horn used in place of 
 glass. 
 
 Used on the U. S. S. "Enterprise"' during the War op 
 1812. See plate 11. 
 
 362. COPPER TINDER BOX, with candle socket 
 on cover. Contains flint and steel. Diameter, 3% in. ; height, 
 2% in. 
 
 From Plymouth, England. Stamped on bottom, "London" 
 and "W. B." Date about 1671. Has also 4 touchmarks and 
 several Chinese characters. Vert rare piece. 
 
 363. TIN CANDLE MOULD, of twelve tubes, with 
 handle. Height, 11 in. 
 
 From the homestead of Gov. Plaisted, Providence, R. I. 
 
 364. SMALL TIN HAND LAMP, or, as commonly 
 known "Inn" or "Bed" lamp. Single whale oil burner, bar- 
 rel font, hinged hood, pan base with handle. Height, 4 in. 
 
 365. GLASS HAND LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, brass collar, fluted font, scrool handle (broken and 
 mended). Height, 6 in. 
 
 From the ante-bellum home of General Wade Hampton, South 
 Carolina. 
 
 366. ENGLISH BRASS TAPER LAMP, double spur 
 racket. Height, 4 in. 
 
 From Hugenot House, New London, Conn. 
 
 368. COLONIAL FOOT STOVE. Height, 6 in.; width, 
 8 in. 
 
 369. SMALL TIN LANTERN LAMP, with single 
 whale oil burner. Height, 8 %in. 
 
 370. SMALL PEWTER LAMP, with double whale 
 oil burner, small drum-shaped oil font on shaped support and 
 circular base. Date about 1835. Cleaned. Height, 5 in. 
 
 This lamp was formerly the property of Samuel M. Quincy, 
 of Portland, Maine. See plate 1. 
 
 371. SMALL GLASS LAMP, double whale oil Frank- 
 lin burner, bulbous font, shaped standard, square base. 
 
 Height, 6 in. 
 
 From the home of John Wendall, an old Boston merchant. 
 
 372. RUSSIAN ANTIQUE HAMMERED BRASS CAN- 
 DLESTICK, shaped column design, circular base. Base 
 
 cracked. Height, 11^4 ™- 
 
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373.. BUNDLE COLONIAL "CANDLE WOOD" 
 SPLINTS. 
 
 374. MINER'S TIN LAMP, bottle-shaped with long 
 thick nozzle, with hat hook. Date, 1869. Height, 3 in. 
 
 375. TALL PEWTER LAMP, with double eamphene 
 burner. Has patent burner with wire gauze wick holder 
 inside long acorn-shaped oil font. On circular base. Height, 
 9% in. 
 
 See plate 2. 
 
 376. ANTIQUE HAND ' FORGED DOOR LATCH. 
 Length, 10 in. 
 
 Taken from the home of Barbara Fritchie, Frederick, Md., by 
 Doctor Norton. 
 
 377. TALL GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double 
 eamphene burner, thimble eaps, pewter collar. Tapering 
 bulb font with ground decorations. Has been altered from 
 whale oil to eamphene. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Secured from the home of Gov. Francis W. Pickens, of South 
 Carolina, at Charleston, 1864. 
 
 378. BRASS CANDLESTICK, with shaped circular 
 column and base; and tall glass wind shield. Total height, 
 171/2 in. 
 
 379. SMALL TIN LAMP,, with single whale oil 
 burner, known as, "Stick Lamp," the holder an exact counter- 
 part of a short eandlstick, flat base, with handle. Height, 4 
 in. 
 
 380. PEWTER MARINE LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, bell-shaped oil font on pivot, pan-like base with ring 
 handle. Height, 5 in. 
 
 Fbom the old TJ, S. S. Vermont. See plate 2. 
 
 381. TALL GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double eam- 
 phene burner, pewter collar, tapering panel design oil font 
 on sexagonal standard and base. Height, 11 in. 
 
 382. BRASSED LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 shaped handle and tray. Height, 4 in. 
 
 383. OLD ENGLISH STEEL, w4th wood handle. 
 
 384. TIN TABLE LAMP, with single whale oil 
 burner. Has tube through upright holder, top of which open- 
 ings are provided for eentre draught. Date, 1839. Height, 
 7 in. 
 
 385. SMALL PEWTER HAND LAMP, with single 
 eamphene burner, scrool handle. Date, 1853. Height, 2% in. 
 Has been cleaned. 
 
 Fokmbblt belonged to Pjj^d^nt Pxerije. Secured fey ex- 
 change from his nephew in 1869. Fine piece. See plate 1. 
 38 
 
386. OLD CIRCULAR COW HIDE ' TRUNK, with 
 antique lock. Circumference, 35 in. ; length, 24 in. 
 
 j( A document signed by Dr. Norton, accompanies the trunk: 
 ■v 71 *! 8 trunk was the Personal property, and was used oy Captain 
 i~JJ} an „ Sale at the time he mas a student at Yale College in 
 
 "Was bought of Mr. MacFarlen of WilliamaMc, Conn., who 
 got the trunk from a gentleman who lived in the birthplace of 
 Captain Hale at Coventry, Conn." 
 
 387. PAIR GLASS TABLE LAMPS, with double whale 
 oil burners, sexagonal-shaped fonts with lyre design, on sex- 
 agonal standard and base (one standard chipped). Height 
 9 1 /2 in. 
 
 See plate 6. 
 
 388. BRASS HAND LAMP, with double camphene 
 burner, serool handle and large circular font. Date, 1856. 
 Height, 2i/ 2 in. 
 
 389. SPUR, worn by Jeff Davis at Culpepper Court House, 
 Va. 
 
 390. CURIOS ANTIQUE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, re- 
 sembling a melodian, supported on four ball legs. Height, 29 
 in.; width, 25 in.; depth, 14 in. 
 
 391. TIN SHOP LAMP, with double whale oil burner, 
 conical font with handle. Height, 4% in. 
 
 Secured from a descendant of Elias Howe, the inventor of the 
 Howe sewing machine, who used it in his shop. ^, 
 
 392. PEWTER HAND LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, barrel-shaped oil font, shaped standard and pan-like 
 base. Marked, "Boardman & Co., New York," with figure of 
 eagle. Cleaned. Height, 6 in. 
 
 The Boardman Brothers, Pewterers, had a factory in Hait- 
 ford, Conn., but notwithstanding, they marked most of their 
 goods, "New York." See plate 1. 
 
 393. FANCY GLASS TABLE LAMP, with blue and gilt 
 bulbous font, double camphene burners, thimble caps. Sup- 
 ported on broad iron leaf with serool handle. Height, 9*/2 in. 
 
 394. BRASS CANDLESTICK, Louis XIV pattern. 
 Height, 12y 2 in. 
 
 Highly ornamental piece, secured from a French mansion 
 in New Orleans, after its capture by Gen. Butler, during the 
 Civil War. 
 
 395. EARLY AMERICAN GLASS BOTTLES. Height, 
 3, 4, and 5 in. 
 
 396. OLD TIN BETTY LAMP, the original bottom 
 replaced. Length, 5 in. 
 
 From the home of Freeborn Norton, one of the earliest settlers 
 of Ipswich, Mass. Date, 1633. See plate 7. 
 39 
 
397. PEWTER MARINE LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, bell-shaped oil font on double pivot or swivel, pan- 
 like base. Handle missing. Height, 5 in. 
 
 From Portsmouth, N. H. See plate 1. 
 
 398. PAIR OP TALL GLASS TABLE LAMPS, with 
 double whale oil burners, pewter collars, bulb-shaped fonts, 
 fluted columns on square monumental base. Height, 11 in. 
 
 Very handsome pair. 
 
 399. OLD BRASS SHIP'S LANTERN, with iron top 
 piece and ring, glass globe. Height, 12% in. 
 
 Used on old Flagship, "Hartford," m 1862. See plate 11. 
 
 400. TALL BRASS TABLE LAMP, with globe and 
 chimney. Total height, 21 in. 
 
 Taken from the burning state house at Columbia, Ga., 1864. 
 
 401. PEWTER LARD OIL LAMP, with broad wick- 
 nozzle, spur wheel for regulating wick, buoy-shaped oil font, 
 on standard with circular base. Date, 1840. Height, 7% in. 
 
 From the home of Bobert E. Lee at Arlington, Virginia. Se- 
 cured in 1862. See plate 1. 
 
 402. TALL TIN PETTICOAT LAMP, with double 
 whale oil burner. Has peg socket under petticoat. Date, 1820. 
 Japanned. Height, 5% in- 
 
 See plate '7 
 
 403. HANDSOME PAIR BRASS TABLE LAMPS, 
 with purple lustre pedestal and base. Stamped, "Cornelius 
 & Co.,Phila., April 1, 1845." Globes missing. Height, 14 in. 
 
 404. BRASS BUTTONS, card of 12 for U. S. Militia, 1812, 
 from Brewer, Maine. 
 
 405. PAIR WOODEN SCALES. 
 
 From General stores, Washington, Va. 
 
 406. TIN PETTICOAT LAMP, with single whale oil 
 burner, scroll handle. Date, 1820. Japanned. Height, 4 in. 
 
 407. SMALL GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double 
 Whale oil burner, pewter collar, sexagonal acorn font, sexag- 
 onal standard and base. Height, iy 2 in. 
 
 From the home of the Gov. Andrews of Mass., 1861-5. 
 
 408. SMALL GLASS CHAMBER LAMP, with cam- 
 phene burner, brass thimble cap, brass collar, bell font, scrool 
 handle. Height, 4y 2 in. 
 
 409. PATENT PEWTER HAND LAMP, with whale oil 
 burners and brass centre tube, connecting with a barrel cham- 
 ber which contains the wicks, pear-shaped oil font, standard 
 and circular base. Height, 7^4 in. 
 
 The patent centre-tube was to transmit heat from the burners 
 to the oil to keep it liquid during the winter. See plate 1. 
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PLATE XI 
 
410. TALL PEDESTAL TIN LAMP, with double whale 
 oil burner, conical font, with plate and handle. Japanned. 
 Date, 1840. Height, 6% in. 
 
 See plate 7. 
 
 411. TINi MILL LAMP, with long wick-nozzle, wick-pick, 
 screw top, handle and bracket wire. Height, 5 in. 
 
 From an old mill in Maine, date about 1840. 
 
 412. SMALL TIN LAMP, known as "Bunk Lamp," 
 with double whale oil burner, pear-shaped font Height, 
 2% in. 
 
 Taken from the old whaling vessel "Canton," which was built 
 in 1S22, and ultimately lost at sea. 
 
 413. BLOCK TIN NIGHT LAMP, with single cam- 
 phene burner and scroll handle. Date about 1850. Height, 
 314 in. 
 
 See plate 1. 
 
 414. PEWTER OIL LAMP, with egg-shaped oil font, 
 spur wheel for regulating broad wick, ring handle and pan-like : 
 base. Height, 6% in. 
 
 This lamp was secured from a son of a former slave of 
 John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, who used it during his 
 residence in Washington, D. C, as senator, from 1845 to 1850. 
 After his death, his effects were moved to his former home at 
 Abbeville, S. C, and 16 years later the lamp was secured. See 
 plate 1. 
 
 415. LARGE BRASS TABLE LAMP, stamped, "Cooper 
 & Co., Boston. ' ' With original globe and chimney. Globe 
 broken. Height with globe, 24 in. 
 
 Used by Daniel Webster at Portsmouth, N. H., in 1818. 
 
 416. OLD TIN WHALER'S LAMP, with double whale oil 
 burner, urn-shaped oil font on pivot, handle and pan-like base. 
 Height, 4% in. 
 
 Taken from the old ship "South America," which was 
 bought by the U. S. Government, in 1861, and was sunk in 
 Charlestown, S. C, Harbor to prevent blockade runners from 
 entering. See plate 7. 
 
 417. TIN SHOP LAMP, with two arm-like burners with 
 drip-pans projecting from either side, well-shaped oil font 
 and handle. Date about 1830. Height, 5y 2 in. 
 
 See plate 7. 
 
 418. PAIR BRASS CANDLESTICKS, with branches. 
 Height, 11 in. 
 
 419. PAIR VERY HEAVY RUSSIAN BRASS CANDLE- 
 STICKS, with round sockets and circular base. Height, 10 in. 
 
 Very fixe pair. 
 
 41 
 
420. SMALL PEWTER HAND LAMP, with single whale 
 oil burner, circular oil font narrowing to support, circular 
 base. Cleaned. Height, 4y 2 in. 
 
 This lamp is from the birthplace of Dr. Josiah Bartlett, of 
 Amesbury, Mass., signer of the Declaration of Independence. 
 Fine historical piece. See plate 1. 
 
 421. GLASS TABLE LAMP, with double whale oil Frank- 
 lin burner. Conical oil font on circular-shaped base. Height; 
 8 in. 
 
 From Morro Castle, Cuba. 
 
 422. TIN BEITTY LAMP, with wick-pick attached to 
 chain, and hook. It stands on what was called a "tidy-top," 
 which was a plate with tiirned-up edges into which the lamp 
 proper fitted. On tall upright and circular base. Total 
 height, 12 in. 
 
 This lamp was often called an "Ipswich Betty," from the 
 fact that lamps of this style had been made in that old town 
 about 1800. See plate 7. 
 
 423. ADJUSTABLE TIN BETTY LAMP, on upright rod 
 seoUfed to sand loaded base. Oil font held by single leaf 
 spring, with wick-pick. Height, lSy 2 in. 
 
 Brought from England, in 1630, by the father of Colonel 
 Beriah Norton, from whom it descended in direct line. See 
 plate 7. 
 
 424. BOX OP LOCOFO'CO MATCHES, 1836. 
 
 425. PERSIAN IRIDESCENT POTTERY LAMP 
 STAND, triangular shape, on three feet. Has three openings 
 for lamps. Repaired in several plaees. Height, 8 in. ; length, 
 11 in. 
 
 Has beautiful iridescent decorations on all sides and on 
 top. A most rare and interesting piece. This and the follow- 
 ing four lots are of great antiquity. 
 
 420. SMALL PERSIAN IRIDESCENT POTTERY 
 LAMP. Length, 4 in. ; height, 2 in. 
 Handle and spout repaired. 
 
 427. SMALL PERSIAN IRIDESCENT POTTERY 
 LAMP. Part of rim repaired. Length, 4*4 in. ; height, 2 in. 
 
 428. SMALL PERSIAN IRIDESCENT POTTERY 
 LAMP. The same. Another. Length, 4 in. ; height, 1% in. 
 
 429. SMALL PERSIAN IRIDESCENT POTTERY 
 LAMP. The same. Another. Length,. 3^ in.; height, \y 2 in. 
 
 430. GLASS HAND LAMP, hexagon shape, camphene 
 burner, pewter collar, with handle. Height, iy 2 in. 
 
 431. GLASS HAND LAMP, hexagon shape, lyre decora- 
 tions on panels, camphene burner, brass collar. Height, 5% in. 
 
 432. EARLY AMERICAN BRASS CANDLESTICK. 
 Height, 8V 2 in. 
 
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