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An original, late 19th-century H.G. Moehring center-draft oil lamp or lantern base. Featuring a utilitarian design with a tall, heavy-duty wire bail handle, this piece was likely manufactured for industrial, mercantile, or transitional carry use. The burner is equipped with a perforated metal gallery and a clearly stamped brass wick adjustment wheel displaying three distinct 1870s patent dates.
Key Details
Maker: H.G. Moehring
Patent Dates: Jan 17, 1871 | May 18, 1875 | Feb 27, 1877
Burner Type: Argand-style center-draft
Materials: Cylindrical metal font (likely tin/toleware) with a brass adjustment wheel.
Features: Threaded filler cap, extended wire bail handle, flat base.
Condition
Presented in authentic, as-found antique condition with a heavy, darkened, unpolished patina. The metal casing shows expected age-related wear, minor surface scuffing, and typical oxidation. The mechanical burner is intact, though the original glass chimney, shade, and wick are not included. An old handwritten paper inventory tag ("13.3") is affixed to the underside. Please review all photos for a complete view of structural and cosmetic details.
