Cornelius metal oil lamp with aCornelius metal oil lamp with a marble base converted to electricity. OA 26"h.
ASTRAL LAMP WITH CUT GLASS SHADE:ASTRAL LAMP WITH CUT GLASS SHADE: Cornelius type ornate brass base, frosted cut to clear shade in a grape and blossom design. Oil lamp converted to electricity. 4 3/4'' crystal prisms. Approx. 24'' tall overall.
Gilt bronze Cornelius & Co astralGilt bronze Cornelius & Co astral lamp, Patent April 1st 1843 Philad', corinthian column stem, hanging crystal prisms (missing one), frosted glass shade with lyre decoration, 31-1/2" h overall, some pitting to stem, signed, electrified
Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia,Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia, Lacquered Gilt-Brass Solar Lamp, third quarter 19th century, the font with the brass label "Cornelius & Co. Philad. Patent...", the fluted cast standard with acanthus decor, on a flaring foliate-modeled base, together with an etched and cut glass mushroom-form shade, h. 32", base w. 6-1/2".
CORNELIUS AND BAKER GILT BRASSCORNELIUS AND BAKER GILT BRASS SOLAR LAMPAmerican Gilt Brass Solar Lamp , 19th c., attr. to Cornelius and Baker, Philadelphia, engraved shade, marble base, prisms, electrified, h. 18 1/2 in., dia. 6 1/2 in
Cornelius 1840 Figural Brass CandlestickCornelius 1840 Figural Brass Candlestick soldier 16'' tall marble base.
CORNELIUS & CO. GILT BRONZE SINUMBRACORNELIUS & CO. GILT BRONZE SINUMBRA LAMPAmerican, circa 1843, foliate and scrollwork decoration tripod column support, surmounted by urn shaped reservoir stamped "Cornelius & Co./Philad./Patent/April 1st, 1843", hung with 15 glass prisms, with glass light bulb and frosted glass shade, wired for electricity, with shade 25-1/4 x 9-3/8 in.
Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee
Condition:
not tested for functionality, some loss to gilt, spotting and discoloration, burner plate slightly off kilter, missing one prism, some prisms with interchanged parts, several with chips, shade with air bubbles and crack to shoulder
GILT BRASS SOLAR LAMP, CORNELIUSGILT BRASS SOLAR LAMP, CORNELIUS & COAmerican Gilt Brass Solar Lamp , c. 1845, marked "Cornelius & Co., Phil.", fluted Ionic column, floral-cut blue shade, electrified, h. 25 in., dia. 8 in . Provenance: The Friedle-Garrison Collection, New Orleans
An American Patinated Metal andAn American Patinated Metal and Gilt Brass Camphene Lamp mid-19th c. labeled "Cornelius & Baker" Philadelphia the standard depicting the three Graces on a brass socle and marble base period frosted and cut shades resting on three-pronged burner retaining its original extinguisher caps height 25 1/4 in. width 6 in. depth 5 in.
ASTRAL LAMP. Cornelius and CompanyASTRAL LAMP. Cornelius and Company Philadelphia mid 19th century. Brass with marble stepped base. Labeled on font with pantent date 1845. 19''h. with electric burner.
19C. CORNELIUS & CO. GILT BRONZE19C. CORNELIUS & CO. GILT BRONZE ASTRAL LAMP United States,19th CenturyFrosted cut glass shade with grape and vine motif surrounded by deep cut crystal prisms supported by a flared triangular base with allover repousse acanthus leaf and floral decoration.Bronze, glassReservoir tag marked "CORNELIUS & CO. PHILAD. JULY 24TH. 1849. PATENT APRIL 1ST. 1845".23" tall,From the collection of a Barrington, Rhode Island gentleman.
Fine Cornelius and Baker Gilt-Brass,Fine Cornelius and Baker Gilt-Brass, Bronze and Prism-Hung Solar Lamp, 1851-1861, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the font retaining the maker's label, the globular period cut and frosted glass shade on a standard modeled in the form of a tree trunk, the tripodal base depicting putti amongst grapes and leaves, electrified, h. 31-3/4" to the top of the shade, dia. 8-3/8".
CORNELIUS AND BAKER 12 ARM RENAISSANCECORNELIUS AND BAKER 12 ARM RENAISSANCE REVIVAL GASOLIER...Cornelius and Baker twelve arm Renaissance Revival gasolier having etched globes with Greek key design now electrified. Dimensions: (approximately) 55"h x 33"w. Literature: Illustrated on page 159, Plate 75 in “Denys Peeter Myers. Gaslighting in America: A Pictorial Survey, 1815-1910. Denys Meyers states that the “twelve-light chandeliers were never very common. They were used large and grand houses and in public buildings.”
Cornelius and Baker of Philadelphia were described in the exhibition catalogue of The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1851 as, "the most extensive manufacturer of lamps, chandeliers, gas-fixtures &c., in the United States, employing upwards of seven hundred persons in the several departments of the establishment, which has been in existence for upwards of a quarter of a century.
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Condition:
Very good. No apparent chips or losses. The globes were replaced but have no chips. The body arm assembly is original. Original gold gilt and patination. It was extended by the previous owner. The pipe stem and very uppermost canopy were added. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.
An American Classical Gilt BronzeAn American Classical Gilt Bronze Argand Lamp Suite early 19th c. Philadelphia the weight in the base marked "C. Cornelius & Co. 24 1/2" comprising a three piece garniture the central lamp with two arms and a pair with single arms all with fleur-de-lis on urns arms with scroll brackets etched shades and hung with prisms turned bases square plinth outswept feet center height 18 1/2 in. width 17 1/2 in. depth 8 in.; side height 18 1/2 in. width 12 1/2 in. depth 8 in. Note: The rare and early mark on these lamps pre-dates the death of Dutch-born Christian Cornelius in 1851 and the merger of Cornelius and Baker in 1856. Christian Cornelius' son Robert joined the firm in 1831 changing the name from "Cornelius and Co." to "Cornelius & Son". Reference: Bacot. Nineteenth-Century Lighting Candle-Powered Devices 1783-1883 p. 162.
BRONZE SOLAR LAMP, CORNELIUS &BRONZE SOLAR LAMP, CORNELIUS & COAmerican Bronze Solar Lamp , c. 1845, Philadelphia, labeled "Cornelius & Co.", patent date Apr. 1, 1843, in the Rococo Revival taste, standard and tripod base heavily detailed with scroll, foliate and shell motifs , frosted and etched shade, electrified, h. 24 in., dia. 10 in
An American Classical Gilt BronzeAn American Classical Gilt Bronze Astral Lamp early 19th c. labeled Cornelius & Co. Philadelphia the etched shade resting on a fitted prism ring the foliate base with C and S scrolls overall height 25 in. diameter 9 in.
An Antique American Gilt LacqueredAn Antique American Gilt Lacquered Bronze Solar Lamp c. 1845 Cornelius & Co. converted to kerosene antique shade chimney and crystal prisms turned standard on self plinth overall height 32 3/4 in.
Converted brass oil lamp, signedConverted brass oil lamp, signed Cornelius & Co, with large original etched glass shade, missing three prisms and chips to other prisms, 24 1/2" h Estimate $800-1,200
An American Gilt Lacquered BrassAn American Gilt Lacquered Brass and Bronze Solar Lamp c. 1845 labeled Cornelius and Baker font encircled by prism ring naturalistic standard triangular base with boy holding a branch period cut and etched glass shade height 32 1/4 in. diameter 9 1/2 in. Note: This unique standard does not appear in the Hooper Dietz or Starr Fellows and Co. catalogues and no Cornelius catalogues have surfaced to date. The labeled font is an example solely designed by this Philadelphia firm.
Pair of American Prism-Hung BrassPair of American Prism-Hung Brass and Bronze Solar Lamps, each font retaining the label "Cornelius & Co, 1839-1851", each font dressed with back-cut Albert prisms, supported by a foliate-decorated cast tripodal base, each fitted with period-style cut and frosted blown glass shades with cobalt rims, electrified, h. 24-1/2" to top of shade, dia. 8".
Two Cornelius Co. candelabra: five-cupTwo Cornelius Co. candelabra: five-cup candelabra, 21-1/2 in., with matching three-cup candelabra, 18 in., cast bronze with frontiersmen seated with Native Americans, each marked on back "Patent/December 5, 1848/Cornelius Co." Traces original gilding, larger with loose joint, scattered light corrosion and wax residue, one prism repaired, minor chips.
Pair Cornelius & Co astral lampsPair Cornelius & Co astral lamps Philadelphia dated 1843 vine-and-grape etched frosted shade resting on round font supported by acanthus-crowned reeded shaft on ornate urn base; marked: Cornelius & Co. Philad. Patent April 1st 1843. base H25'' shade H7'' (2pcs) Provenance: Estate of the late Francis D. ''Skeeter'' McNairy Savannah Georgia. Property of Judge Mitchell King Flat Rock North Carolina. Other Notes: Judge Mitchell King (1783-1862) was a Scottish immigrant who became one of Charleston South Carolina's leading and wealthiest citizens. In the 1820s he built a summer home in Flat Rock North Carolina. It was at this estate named ''Argyle '' that he spent his final days. Stems/bases with even patination and one column slightly crooked. Well-matched near pair of replacement shades that are of different sizes. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
19th c. Cornelius (Phila.) hanging19th c. Cornelius (Phila.) hanging gas chandelier with 3 shades. 24'' Diameter 30'' Ht.
Pair of Cornelius & Co. gilt brassPair of Cornelius & Co. gilt brass candlesticks of a colonial man and woman ca. 1855 13 1/2" h. ?
A Cornelius and Baker Six-LightA Cornelius and Baker Six-Light Gilt Metal Gasolier
Philadelphia, Circa 1880s
with etched glass shades, exhibiting elements of the Spanish Moss pattern.
Height 46 x diameter 33 inches.
Single brass sinumbra table lampSingle brass sinumbra table lamp cornelius and co, philadelphia, circa 1845 Columnar form on marble base, electrified. H: 27 in.
A brass Corinthian column tableA brass Corinthian column table lamp 51cm (20") high and two Aladdin brass oil lamps with ruby glass shades 60cm (23.5") high
An American Gilt Lacquered BrassAn American Gilt Lacquered Brass and Bronze Solar Lamp c. 1845-1855 Cornelius & Co. Philadelphia labeled Corinthian column shaft square marble plinth period etched and cut shade chimney and crystal prisms overall height 28 in.
An American Gilt Lacquered BrassAn American Gilt Lacquered Brass Solar Lamp c. 1843 Cornelius & Co. Philadelphia labeled font atop columnar standard marble base cut and etched glass shade prism hung now electrified overall height 22 1/2 in.
CORNELIUS CO. GILT BRONZE FLUIDCORNELIUS CO. GILT BRONZE FLUID LAMPGothic style base, with ivy and armorial crest design. 30 1/2" high (17" high excluding electrified components), 7" wide, 7" deep. Property of a New Canaan CT estate.
Condition:
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