Tin Betty Lamp Stand, Tin Double Candle Mold, and Tin Fire Lighter, America, late 18th/early 19th century, the lamp stand with a plate with crenulated edge shaped to accept a Betty lamp, with half-loop handle extending to flared shaft with raised descending spiral embellishment, centered on circular base with crenulated edge, (imperfections), ht. 7 1/2, dia. 6 1/2, the candle mold with old black paint, lg. 10 1/2, the central tin shaft of the fire lighter with handle containing the fire lighter, comprised of a turned hardwood handle connected by wire to the fire transfer medium, centered on domed base with offset candle cup, the tin retaining old red and green paint, and the hardwood handle retaining remnants of green paint, (imperfections), ht. 10 1/4, dia. 5 1/4 in.
Provenance: The Howard Roth Collection.
Estimate $300-500
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