Lot 387
Manhattan Brass Co., 'Queen' kerosene lamp of circa 1898. An important lamp design that featured as part of the litigation and trial of H. Miller & Co. versus Joseph Lucas Ltd. in 1899. Opening as the journalists of the day related, 'Like a Watch', it retains its original nickel-plating, plano-convex front glass, side glasses and a sprung bracket. In good working order. 6-inches, (15cms) high.
