J. F. IDEN FIGURAL STEM KEROSENE STAND LAMP, colorless font with engraved florette decoration, bronze finish, encased in a brass holder with Greek Key patterned top and beaded pattern windows, cast-metal stem of lady holding urn and reverse with a slightly more exposed mid-section, single-step slate base, No. 2 fine-line collar. Fitted with a period No. 2 lip burner and colorless lip chimney. Topped with an acid-etched gas shade depicting reserves of women tending to flowers. Third quarter 19th century. 20 3/4" H to top of the shade, 14 1/8" H to top of collar, 5 1/2" SQ base. Shade: 5" H, 4 7/8" D fitter.
Literature: Thuro - Oil Lamps II, p. 38, fig. a.

From the private collection of Jim & Oneida Hayes, Rockford, IL.

Excellent condition overall with scattered imperfections to the font cage resulting in some small losses to the lower edge, some scattered wear.