I think it may be an argand lamp. The burner is similar to one. It isn't all there but has the size and shape plus the center tube....
The centers were removed at some point to wire it. [ATTACH]
At least I think it's a kerosene lamp. It has the same kind of tank as modern kerosene heaters. It's about 5 ft tall and 4 ft wide. All brass and...
You've all added lots of info since my last visit. Thanks!
Thanks everyone!
That looks like it. But what is it called?
Now that I know it's from a fraternity, I'm afraid to handle it. Maybe they used it in a ritual to tickle each other's butts or something. :bored:
That is the symbol. I'm surprised that a fraternity and Knights Templar share a motto.
It has the In hoc signo vinces at the bottom.
I bought an auction lot of fans today, many of them feathered. This was also in there but I don't think it's a fan. It has a striped celluloid...
That first one certainly looks like the same thing.
My first thought was a needle case because it came with some other needle cases. But inside were the 3 pieces shown. The top one is fabric tape...
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