Since only a few hours away from Chicago, Susanin's or Leonard's might be worth contacting to see if they would be interested. There is also...
Very nice piano/desk lamp. Is it brass or gilt bronze? No marks? Agree with the circa 1920s date. Could even be a bit earlier. Recently sold a...
That is a lamp base and that top finial looks like a modern lamp finial. You can still buy this exact one today. This has to come apart.
I might add that if you are willing hold this awhile and ship it, you could open the sale to a national market via ebay or some other venue....
It is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it in your market. Something could theorhetically be worth $5,000 but, if no one is willing...
Is real but amateur.
Agree that the top is not right for this.
Have seen similar before but agree that it is not common.
Think the holes in the side are probably for mounting it to the contraption with rope. Could see how this could help efficiency with a well...
Did not read the entire listing or follow the link either. Makes a lot of sense now. I am guessing the three rods seen in the contraption are...
Mineral spirits should clean without affecting the finish. Use with good ventilation. However, sometimes you may find spills that only water...
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