08-14-200508-14-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2282
August 14, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
517

Bog Oak Lamp and Two Early Travel Lights

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$382$325
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2282Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 14, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Bog Oak Lamp and Two Early Travel Lights, England and America, 19th century, an English bog oak "go to bed" lamp carved in the form of a crenellated tower, together with "JOHN SHELDON'S PATENT ESCRITOIR," a traveling secretary comprising a gilt embossed tin box containing a fold-out match safe and candleholder, and compartments for sealing wax and postage stamps; a tin travel light box containing a fold-out match safe and candleholder, lg. 2 3/4, 3 1/2, 2 7/8 in., respectively.
Estimate $500-700

Keywords

United Kingdom, tin travel light, traveling secretary