November 15 & 16, 2023 Advertising, Country Store, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2023
An early Kelly fixed globe model with brass top and single horizontal guard. The bayonet base is correct for this model has a glass fount with a twin tube whale oil burner affixed. It is missing the brass retention spring, and its keeper has separated at the top. The lightly stamped hallmark reads "J H Kelly & Co Rochester." There is a 3/8" hole drilled into the center of the brass top. The frame is painted black and is showing some minor rust. The clear globe is nicely engraved "V C R R" and shows original plaster retaining. Several of the vertical wires have broken loose from the bottom cylinder where they were butt soldered.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 10 - 3/4".