1870s top Antique | Union Glass Company | Lomax "Oil Guard" Raised Rim | Clear Footed Finger Oil Lamp/Hurricane Lamp/Kerosene Lamp

This is a very nice antique (c.1870s) Union Glass Company "Lomax Oil Guard" raised rim, clear, footed finger oil lamp/kerosene lamp/hurricane lamp in good condition. George Henry Lomax of Union Glass Company Somerville, Massachusetts designed the Lomax Oil Guard lamp as the first lamp with a raised rim to prevent spills (C. Thuro Vol. 1 oil lamp resource guide). The burner is a Queen Anne No. 1. It works well and has a new wick included.

Item size: 14 1/2 inches height (total)
Chimney - 8 1/2 inches height x 3 3/4 inches diameter/width
Base - 6 inches height x 4 inches diameter/width

Weight: 1.4 pounds total (without oil)

Item # 534

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