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19th Century Elegant Lighting: Argand, Sinumbra, and Solar Lamps (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Gerald T. Gowitt
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Description for 19th Century Elegant Lighting: Argand, Sinumbra, and Solar Lamps (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 336 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JH; AMR; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1450.
The invention of the Argand burner in 1784 propelled a virtual lighting revolution in the first half of the nineteenth century. This highly informative and outstandingly illustrated book showcases the variety of nineteenth century lamps through the use of color photos, old etchings, and period lighting catalogues -- including the only known 1850 Henry N. Hooper and Company Illustrated Catalogue, shown in its entirety. Lighting enthusiasts at every level will find many never-before-published photographs of Argand, sinumbra, and solar lighting devices, along with valuable information on heights, shade ring fitter diameters, and value ranges. Brief histories are provided for some ... Read more
The invention of the Argand burner in 1784 propelled a virtual lighting revolution in the first half of the nineteenth century. This highly informative and outstandingly illustrated book showcases the variety of nineteenth century lamps through the use of color photos, old etchings, and period lighting catalogues -- including the only known 1850 Henry N. Hooper and Company Illustrated Catalogue, shown in its entirety. Lighting enthusiasts at every level will find many never-before-published photographs of Argand, sinumbra, and solar lighting devices, along with valuable information on heights, shade ring fitter diameters, and value ranges. Brief histories are provided for some ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764315145
SKU
V9780764315145
Shipping Time
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About Gerald T. Gowitt
Gerald T. Gowitt has been an antiques dealer for nearly thirty years, specializing in Victorian furniture, clocks, Flow Blue china and medical collectibles. For the last four years he has devoted much of his attention to kerosene and pre-kerosene lighting. He is Chief Medical Examiner for Dekalb County, Georgia and lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
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