Can someone help me read?

[Older The Better]

Pat apl mbco Nv? - what I see

It’s an oil lamp FYI

 

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Pat. Apr 30 83
M.B.Co, N.Y. , which is the Manhattan Brass Co.

 

[A2coins]

That looks so familiar what is it ?

 

[Older The Better]

New York makes a lot more sense than Nevada and I was seeing pat apl- patent application,
perfect that’s what I needed thanks

 

[pa plateau hiker]

That looks so familiar what is it ?

Kerosene lamp wick holder.