Oil Lamp Adjuster - age??

[GoingDown]

Anyone have an idea of its age?

Thanks!

GD

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

The date is right on it. It looks like 3 patent dates. It looks like the last patent reissued 1863 so it would be made 1863-78 approx. You could call it CW era. Ill pull it up when I get a chance later.

 

[EARTHWORKS]

June 30 1863?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

June 30 1863?

Closer look and I think its reissued 1868. Patents were good for 10-15 years I think so it can be dated as made from 1868-1883.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think the thumbwheel is from a HOLMES BOOTH & HAYDENS "COMET" kerosene burner.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5186855

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-holmes-booth-hayden-comet-oil-76087658

 

[traderoftreasures]

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,259097.0.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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