This piece is marked "Sterling" on the base of the handle. It has a wick of that goes inside. Is this a little oil lamp of some kind. We are baffled. Thanks.
A Little Lamp of Some Kind??
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Re: A Little Lamp of Some Kind??
Hi Silvercrown,
Perhaps a cigar lighter, passed around the dining table after the meal?
Trev.
Perhaps a cigar lighter, passed around the dining table after the meal?
Trev.
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Re: A Little Lamp of Some Kind??
Trev, I never thought of that. Could be. I'll do some research on them and see what I find. Thanks and any more thoughts are welcome.
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Re: A Little Lamp of Some Kind??
A cigar lighter for after the meal, with the port?
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Thank you. I appreciate this information.
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Re: A Little Lamp of Some Kind??
This page shows a similar cigar lamp from Gorham, circa 1898 (they burned alcohol/spirit):
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Re: A Little Lamp of Some Kind??
Thanks so much for the photo. It's definitely what we have!