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19NO-A LARGE OIL LAMP LOT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
19NO-A LARGE OIL LAMP LOT
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This item SOLD at 2019 Dec 15 @ 14:43UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Over 50 year collection (began 1966) of oil and kerosine lamps. Mostly early to mid 19th century. Also, books, literature, receipts and research materials. Over 600 lamps with boxes of extra parts and shades. Receiptsindicating individual purchase prices up to $1200. This collection filled the back of a Mercedes Sprinter van. A museum quality collection or a dealers bonanza that would yield a years of income from sales on theinternet or in a retail location - as 1 lot only. Deceased collector estimated his purchase cost over $30,000 a decade ago according to his heirs. Est. $5,000-15,000