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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 185

3 American Gas Lamp Lighters

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Three American Gas Lamp Lighters, 19th Century,
With turned wood handles and wick lifters, one of which is ebonized and one is decorated with stars.

Largest Dimensions: H: 1 W: 1 x D: 30 1/2 in.

Condition

Wear and grime commensurate with age and use. A wick lifter is missing on one lamp lighter. The one with the ebonized handle has a 1 3/4 in. split.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.