A brass cased lock profusely engraved. This lock might be used on a mansion. Probably English. Very expensive today. From the collection of H. J. Kauffman
The matter of identifying makers is evident in these objects made partially of brass with additional parts of iron. All of them were made by Peter Derr in the mid first half of the nineteenth century. The Betty Lamp and the dough scraper are stamped with his name or initials, and the year they were made. The tall lamp in the center is attributed to him because similar signed examples are known to exist. Courtesy Dr. George Scott. Betty Lamps were often finished in bright metal and are usually considered to be the product of the whitesmith. They were more noted for their smoke than their light; however they were important objects of iron and no colonial setting seems complete without one. p. 64-65, "Early American Ironware" Henry J. Kauffman, 1966.
Betty Lamps made by Peter Derr of Berks County, Pennsylvania in the first half of the nineteenth century. The portion hiding the oil was made of brass, the remaining parts of iron. Courtesy Pennsylvania State Museum
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Notice: This photograph for reproduction purposes only. Under each reproduction the following credit line is requested "Photo by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania."
Eighteenth century brass candlestick. A very popular design in brass, and also in silver. Many were plated along the way, most of which has been worn away. Probably French.
Note on back of picture: Brass Camphene Lamp, Marked on bottom: Dyott, Philada. Height to tip of burner 3 1/2", Bottom Diam. 2 3/4". Cat. # N11, Nov. 1961. Courtesy, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commision
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. This photograph for reproduction purposes only. Under each reproduction the following credit line is requested: Photo by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commision, Harrisbug, Pennsylvania.
From page 82, "Early American Ironware" - Standing swing fluid lamp, iron Stand, Brass Cup and Chain, Marked "P.D". on one side of bracket and "1843" on the other. The "P.D." stands for Peter Derr of Reading, Pennsylvania, who was a prolific lamp maker in the mid-19th century.
Note from the back of the photograph: Peter Derr, Berks County, height 10". Cat. # N630, November 1961. Courtesy Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. This photograph for reproduction purposes only. Under each reproduction the following credit line is requested: "Photo by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania."
Extensive decoration on lamp. Courtesy Winterthur Museum Libraries
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. This phtograph is for study purposes only. Written authorization must be obtained from the owner for all other uses.Winterthur Museum Libraries.
A signed copper warming pan, made by Richard Collier of Norwich, Conn., in 1779. Notice the use of holes to make a design in the lid. From the private collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Albertine. Picture in the book "American Copper & Brass" page 86.
Brass bed warmer with a very attractive design engraved on the lid. Only one bed warmer has been assigned as the product of an American craftsman, although very plentiful years ago, they are now very scarce.
