NB & IW National Brass & Iron Works Kerosene Oil Lamp Rare?

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16 years ago

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Description Lamp Base Marked NB & IW Reading PA , National Brass & Iron Works. Beautiful Hand Painted Shade. I haven't been able to find any info on lamps by this company only that the made metal photo frames & iron plant stands.

Category Lamps and Chandeliers

Medium Brass, Bronze, ? Metal

Distinguishing marks NB & IW Reading PA

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item Lamp Base approx. 14" Tall with Shade Approx. 23-24"

Date Period 1891 -1911

Weight Base weights approx. 5.6 Lbs without shade

History Find @ Yard Sale, Researched NB & IW company was started in 1891 and out of business by 1911.I have found a few picture frames on the net made by this company and read they also made plant stands but nothing about lamps. I have been searching for months.

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Price Paid (If known) 12.00

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