Rare 19th C. Double Bullseye Oil Lamp
Pewter oil lamp by Roswell Gleason, Dorchester, MA, with double bullseye lenses, one marked “Patent,” neither chipped or cracked. 8” tall. Solder repair to tighten the base. Roswell Gleason, who began his career in 1821, was one of only a handful of pewterers who made lamps like this. He also made a lower cost single lensed version as well. Like primitive 18th C. water lamps, they were designed to cast a focused beam of light. Neither form is easy to find in any condition; double bullseye lamps are particularly rare. Excellent condition.
$1,650
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