Lot # : 163 - Dobereiner Style Lamp/ Lighter, Top
Price Realized | 380.00 USD |
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Date Sold | 2024-03-04T00:00:00 |
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Lot # | 163 |
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Group - Category | Home Goods & Decor - Home Goods - Lighting - Lamps |
Lead | Dobereiner Style Lamp/ Lighter, Top |
Description |
Two tops and one glass bottom compartment. Possibly genuine time period, but most often are early working reproductions. Second top is missing a zinc bell. Complete piece is 9.75 inches tall. No marks.
This fascinating piece is often considered the pre-cursor for the humble cigarette lighter but it is ultimately more interesting.
Working by means of pure chemistry, the main glass jar would be filled with a dilute mix of sulphuric acid, the brass lid has a wax seal on the underside with a secondary bell shaped glass jar attached to the centre which is open at the base and hangs free within the outer jar. Inside the bell jar is a piece of zinc suspended on a hook. When the zinc comes into contact with the sulphuric acid it reacts and creates hydrogen which fills the internal bell jar and pushes the acid down by means of hydrostatic pressure. Once the acid is pushed back to below the zinc, the reaction ceases and the lighter is fully charged.
The top of the lamp has a spring release which allows the hydrogen to escape through a jet on the side which exhausts towards a receptacle containing platinum guaze. The reaction of the hydrogen, air and platinum causes the platinum to react, heat up and light the gas being emitted causing a flame which can be used to light a match or wick.
Once the hydrogen gas is completely exhausted, the sulphuric acid fill the inner bell jar again and the reaction starts all over again to recharge the lamp.
Used extensively throughout Europe, the UK and The USA, these lighters were once common before the striking match eventually superceded them, they are however seldom encountered in good condition probably due to their glass construction. They were originally invented in 1823 by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner (1780 – 1849) an eminent German scientist who became Professor of Chemistry at The University of Jena.
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Name | 03-04-2024 Tiffany, Clocks, Bronzes & Fabulous Antiques Auct |
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Date(s) | 2/19/2024 - 3/4/2024 |
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Discover a treasure trove of Tiffany lamps, antique clocks, bronze statues, fabulous antiques and uniques all from one exquisite Lehigh Valley, PA Estate!
Live Online Auction 10AM Monday, March 4, 2024
Among the treasures are many Favrile & Feather pull art glass lamps crafted by the renowned Louis Comfort Tiffany, available in candle, kerosene/oil, and electrified versions. Explore an array of antique parlor, floor, and desk lamps, alongside stunning glass pieces by Tiffany, Stueben, Loetz, and Quezal. Delight in a large collection of unique Art Deco pieces, as well as magnificent artist-signed bronze statues by esteemed names like Gamboge, Anfrie, Bellman Ivy, and Carter.
Delve into a distinctive collection of highly desirable clocks, encompassing Tall case, Cuckoo, Victorian night clocks, flying pendulum, English skeleton, carriage, grandfather and immaculate wall clocks. Among these horological wonders are creations from renowned clockmakers including Tiffany, Elliot Westminster & Whittington, Le Boutillier & Co, Corbisier, Waltham, Seth Thomas, Jerome & Co, Birge Mallory & Co, 2 Pre-WWII German cane guns. A 6 round pepperbox .22 pistol, concealed in the handle of a cane. Also a single shot cane rifle. and more!
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