RARE SHIP’S ONION LAMP BY ELISHA WEBB & CO.

Late 19th, early 20th century. Philadelphia, PA. This iron onion lantern with orig red glass globe fixed within an iron cage. Crown bearing manufacturer’s stamp of Elisha Webb & son with South Delaware Avenue address. Lantern now electrified and accompanied by link chain and ceiling cap. Original burner and base plate now absent. Current brick red paint surface is later and over earlier white and black surfaces. SIZE: 21″ h lantern only. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Base and paint surface as previously noted. Cage with normal and expected corrosion. Lens intact and original. Good overall. 50800-70 (300-500) – Lot 2016

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2016	$177.75	RARE SHIP’S ONION LAMP BY ELISHA WEBB & CO. Late 19th, early 20th century. Philadelphia, PA. This iron onion lantern with orig red glass globe fixed within an iron cage. Crown bearing manufacturer’s stamp of Elisha Webb & son with South Delaware Avenue address. Lantern now electrified and accompanied by link chain and ceiling cap. Original burner and base plate now absent. Current brick red paint surface is later and over earlier white and black surfaces. SIZE: 21″ h lantern only. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Base and paint surface as previously noted. Cage with normal and expected corrosion. Lens intact and original. Good overall. 50800-70 (300-500) – Lot 2016 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE SHIP’S ONION LAMP BY ELISHA WEBB & CO.