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Oil Lamp [INDEX: Truro II, p.124

Oil Lamp (pressed vs. cut glass) by Robert Faires
Posted: August 11, 1998 @ 20:29.
I was wondering if you could help me identify an oil lamp that has been in our family for at least 65 years. I am attaching a photo that may help you. The lamp is square made of heavy clear glass. It seems to be cut glass as there appears no seams but some small bubbles can be seen in the glass. Height is 18" with chimney and it weighs about 5 pounds without the oil. Can you give us an estimate on its age, manufacture, pattern name and approx. value. There appears to be no names or marks on it. Maybe you could send us the email address of someone who might know these things if you are not sure. Thank you, Robert Faires

On August 11, 1998 @ 20:42, Fil Graff, Guild Secretary wrote:
Robert: I'd guess NOT cut glass. Itlooks like a fairly typical Pressed Pattern Glass lamp from around the turnof the century. "Flat wicks" aren't really my bag, but the image should make identification fairly easy. It appears to be in the same design family as the Princess Feather. :: Fil ::
On August 15, 1998 @ 20:54, Guild Secretary wrote:
This question was also posted on the Aladdin Knights Bulletin Board, where the lamp was identified (listed Truro II, p 124).