25-030. Rare Amethyst Color Glass Fluid Lamp

Price: $225

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25-030. A rare dark purple/amethyst color pressed glass fluid lamp, dating to the early-19th century. Fitted with a period camphene or kerosene wide wick burner and later clear glass chimney. In total it measures approximately 18” h x 4.5” in diameter, and 11”h without the chimney. Dating to the mid-19th century. The lamp is in very good condition. The 19th century date of the slowly developing amethyst color of the glass is confirmed by the presence of manganese, detected by UV light examination.