Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.
Sheet Iron lampstand intended to hold "betty lamp". wide shallow circular dish base with round pillar supportiing lamp shelf with crimped gallery. Attached handle and support for shelf.
Small, triangular, sheet iron candle holder. Constructed from one triangular piece of sheet iron with bent edges for base and a circular band soldered into base for the candle holder.
Painted sheet iron sander or pounce pot to sprinkle onto and absorb excess ink. Cylindrical form with pierced top and slightly concave base. Underside is marked, "S" in cursive hand. Painted black with overlay of a floral decorative band at top and yellow line at base.
Iron Betty lamp painted black. Substantial hook attached to top of arced arm. Hole for missing wick pick. (Mark inside lamp on base may be where a wick spout was attached. Oil container has covering. Front half is hinged and folds up. It's notched at the tip.
Brass chamberstick constructed of sheet rolled brass, with oval base, 3-position adjustable height stem, thin band handle.
Candle holder extends about 5" into the hollow shaft. A smallcup (inside shaft) is attached to an external handle that allows the candle height to be adjusted. The shaft is cut open 4.25" to allow candle movement. 3 side slits along opening for anchoring so candle stick can be carried. Oval shaped drip pan. 'LTR' scratched on to the bottom of drip pan.
