Featured Help With Antique Lamp

We are trying to help out son with his college student loans and have went through some of my father's antiques. We came across a Cornelius & Baker lamp which appears to be bronze. We did a little research on it but could not find much. We think it is from the 1800s and an oil lamp. If anyone could provide with any information on it or a value it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

Welcome to Antiquers Jeff!

 

Welcome to the forum Jeff
Nice lamp! Looking at your last photo I think this was a gas lamp.
According to the information in the link below
The firm’s earliest statuettes, starting in about 1850, appear to have served as adjuncts for lighting.
https://www.incollect.com/articles/...chandeliers-gas-fixtures-bronze-ornaments-c-c

 

It sold for $1500.00

 

Wow thats incredible. I think I am missing two of those bulbs on the side. Do you think those are a big deal? And is there a way to buy the bulbs?

 

Jeff, I wonder if yours is a chandelier light?

 

I don’t think mine is a chandelier light. I’ve seen a couple lamps online with the two arms on either side. I think the arms are just missing a glass globe piece each.

 

yes, you are right, it is a table lamp.
here is one with the same base and burner as yours
http://www.lopplemanstaunton.com/product/cornelius-baker/

 

I think I might try to get this lamp to work, what would I need to get for the two holders?

 

I don't know either. Do you use Facebook? there are some lamp groups there you might try.
Maybe one of these folks will know
@DragonflyWink @afantiques @terry5732 @clutteredcloset49 @verybrad @Kronos @Joshua Brown @gregsglass @anundverkaufen @Brazos

 

Gas shades usually have either a 4" or 5" opening. Yours looks pretty standard but you may need to bend the prongs up to get a shade in there. A shade would just sit in there with gravity holding it in place. Typical shades from the era are clear with an acid etched pattern, though swirled opalescent, cranberry, and I am sure other shades are also appropriate. Here is a typical (if not a bit nicer with that scalloped edge) period gas shade.

 

SORRY MISTAKE

 

Something tells me she's in the wrong place. Do 21 year olds like K Pop?