Tin fluid lamp with weighted base and applied medallion of maker.
Lamp has round pedestal base, cylindrical pillar and bucket-shaped reservoir with a domed top. Reservoir is a lift-out unit which fits into conforming bucket-shaped top. The base of the top section has decorative pierced work.
Metal oval medallion at base of pillar reads: "C.F. REES/PAT.JUNE 12. 66/ MILLERSVILLE/ LANC. Co. PA."
Charles/Carl Friederich Rees (Aug. 3, 1812-July 21, 1885), Millersville, PA (331 North George St.)
Provenance
Seller purchased at a local sale. See file for more info on maker.
Aerial view, State Teacher's College, Millersville, Pa. - Millersville is the oldest teacher-training center in the state. Opened in 1854 as Millersville Academy, at Teacher's Institute was held in 1855. Made the first State Normal, 1859, and a State Teachers College since 1927.