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oil lamp [INDEX: Plume & Atwood]
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oil lamp [INDEX: Plume & Atwood] by Jeanette Aronne
Posted: August 06, 1998 @ 10:24.
I recently purchased an old oil lamp, I know nothing about them, there is a stamp on the bottom of the base which says np j or mp j and a number 527, over where the flame would come out its stamped royal with a patent number. Any info you could supply would be greatly appreicated. Thank You, Jeanette
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On August 10, 1998 @ 09:51, Fil Graff, Guild Secretary
wrote:
Jeanette: Well, one clue is identifiable! "Royal" on the flame spreader indicates it is a "Royal" burner (and probably fount) from Plume and Atwood Mfg. Co. . The mold or item marks (the 'np or mp j 527') in the (likely cast iron) foot might be an identifier to someone who has the specific lamp, but I don't know enough about these markings to use them as specific identifiers (and don't think of anyone who does know!) The base of the lamp could have been sold by P and A, or could be from anyone who purchased parts from P and A to use for "their" lamps! It could identify ONLY the specific foot involved.
If you can send an image, somebody might recognize the lamp.
:: Fil Graff ::