✅ SOLVED Antique Hanging Gravity Gas Lamp?

[Montana Jim]

I know what it is, but am lost on exactly what, how, when, etc... Any researchers out there interested in helping me out?

I bought this hanging gravity gas lamp with several missing parts and am interested in three things...

1. Any information about the Economy Gas Lamp Co. of Kansas City, Mo. (1898-1926) Beyond what I found here: http://internationalcolemancollectors.com/images/No.14_Aug_1987.pdf (bottom of page 2).
2. This is stamped "pat. apl'd for... can any of you find me those patent drawings?
3. Any other photos of this type lamp in use or complete.

It's an all brass piece that is a little over three feet tall (see pics).

Any help with information is appreciated. I know so little about it, it remains a "what is it" to me.

 

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[DCMatt]

Jim,

Check this. Patent number: D30147 Feb. 7, 1899

Also check records for the 7th Circuit Court 1899 for the case of Magic Lamp vs. Economy Gas Lamp Co.



DCMatt

 

[BaronH]

Thats pretty cool, I believe Amish still use these.

 

[donkarlos]

There might be a similar one for sale if you look at a Lehman's catalog or online.
Edit: there isn't. I just checked

 

[Montana Jim]

DCMatt - Thanks! I'm kind of surprised there is so little about this out there. The patent information is great - thanks again!

 

[Montana Jim]

I'll call this solved...information about this outfit is scarce at best - it looks like they lost a patent claim in court and never developed this particular lamp. Maybe I have one of the few or only remaining piece. I appreciate the help of course... Thanks again Matt.

Update: Found this from online, it's the patented version from a turn of the century Economy Gas Lamp Co. catalog..