THIS IS THE TYPE OF DARKROOM OIL LAMP,  A PHOTOGRAPH WOULD HAVE USED DURING THE CIVIL WAR TO DEVELOP PHOTOGRAPHIC  PLATES. ALONG WITH THE REST OF HIS EQUIPMENT IT COULD EASILY BE CARRIED BY HORSEBACK OR WAGON.

THE LAMP IS COMPLETE AND EVEN  HAS AN OLD WICK. IN ADDITION, THIS LAMP STILL HAS IT'S RUBY GLASS AND ORIGINAL RED PAINT. BECAUSE OF IT'S AGE, IT IS A LITTLE BATTERED.

A GREAT ADDITION TO A COLLECTOR OF AMERICANA--PHOTO'S, FIREARMS, ETC.--

DIMENSIONS;

8 INCHES HIGH

APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES WIDE

PRICE $ 95.00

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Item Last Modified: 04/10/08

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