Porter alcohol lamp

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Porter alcohol lamp with hemp wick all in the original form.

Category Scientific Instruments

Medium Amber glass and medal

Distinguishing marks Porter alcohol lamps

Date Period 1901

Price 200

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Thomas Gordyn 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

Re: Porter alcohol lamp

Porter Chemical Company began making chemistry kits for kids in 1916 in Hagerstown Maryland and they operated until the 1980's.

Vintage Porter Chemical Co Alcohol Lamp

Circa 1920 - 1930

Est Value $30 - $60 US. Based on demand. This piece still has the medal stand which many pieces online do not have.

Please reply to this valuation .. I appreciate your feedback ... Very cool piece of Amercian childrens chemistry kit related history.

Peace Always

Thomas J. Gordyn

Certified Professional Appraiser - AIOA

Proud Member of The American Numismatic Association

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