RARE 18TH C WROUGHT IRON ADJUSTABLE BETTY LAMP STANDARD

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AN EXTREMELY RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY WROUGHT IRON TRIPOD BASE AMERICAN FLOOR STANDING DOUBLE SPRING ADJUSTABLE BETTY LAMP WITH THE ORIGINAL WROUGHT IRON ATTACHED CANDLE HOLDER. American or English, circa 1740-1760, IN GREAT SURFACE AND NEAR PERFECT CONDITION. FLOOR STANDING ADJUSTABLE BETTY LAMPS ARE EXTREMELY RARE. THIS ONE HAS OLD SURFACE, GREAT FORM, NEAR PERFECT CONDITION AND THE ADDITION OF AN ORIGINAL ADDED CANDLE HOLDER. THE ORIGINAL HAND DRAWN AND HAMMERED SHAFT WITH A GREAT TRIPOD FORM BASE WITH SWEEPING CABRIOLE LEGS ENDING IN DELICATE FLATTEND PENNY FEET. THE DOUBLE SPRING ADJUSTABLE CROSS PIECE HAS A FULLY INTACT BETTY LAMP WITH ORIGINAL LID AND KNOB AND A RARE ATTACHED CANDLE ARM WITH A ROLLED AND SEAMED CANDLE CUP. The betty lamp is attached with its original hand wrought nut. The iron surface is great, untouched, uncleaned old quality and patina. Great tool marks throughout, WITH A NICE FORGE WELDED APPLICATION OF THE LEGS. A very nice piece of 18th Century Wrought Iron LIghting. This is an EXTREMELY DELICATE PIECE. For similar examples see, “Furniture Treasury”, by Wallace Nutting; For similar handle shapes and design see “Early American Antique Country Furnishings” by George Neumann, page 59. This great candle holder is only 42″ tall, the light adjusts from 21″ to 41″. A VERY RARE FORM IN WONDERFUL CONDITION AND GREAT OLD COLOR AND SURFACE. NO REPAIRS OR RESTORATIONS JUST THE USUAL WEAR YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM OVER 250 YEARS OF USE. From an old Connecticut collection of wrought iron and lighting. This collection of over 30 years has nearly 100 pieces of early lighting. Typical wear and imperfections with age as described above. Low starting Price and No reserve. DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE I AM INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.