Lot 772
U. S. Coin Glass: Large Kerosene Lamp Base. Central Glass Co., of Wheeling, W. Virginia, c. 1892. Handsome and elaborate, yet not overly ornate, the squarish lamp base stands on a tall hexagonal foot, all with the usual flutings and moldings. Each wall of the lamp base set with either the front or reverse of an 1892 Morgan dollar. Ringing the base of the stem, 6 Seated Liberty half dollars, dated 1892. The coin images are all frosted; the half dollars sharply molded, the dollars a bit soft. The glass in excellent condition, without any obvious chips. Height: 10-1/4"; Diameter: 4-3/4".
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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| Realized $1,150 |
