Gone with the Wind, Banquet, or Chamber Lamp

Originally Oil or Kerosene, Electrified

Ca. Early 1900s

I LOVE IT WHEN I CAN GET AN ANTIQUE “GONE WITH THE WIND” LAMP TO OFFER. They are, in my opinion, the high water mark of late Victorian lighting, even though we have incorrectly named them. They were originally called parlor, banquet, or chamber lamps, but in the mid 20^th Century, they were renamed because they were used as set dressings in the 1939 movie Gone with the Wind. However, they did not come into production until well after the end of the Civil War and were made into the 1920s.

The globe has a diameter of about 7.25 inches. The outer font or bowl is about 7 inches diameter, and stands about 10 inches tall to the base of the burner. From the foot to the top of the chimney is about 24 inches.  As mentioned in the condition report, there is an area on the outer font which could be a chip (appx. 1 X 1/2 inch) which has been glued back in place, but I think is more likely a firing or manufacturing flaw--I cannot however be certain either way. Parts of the burner were removed to add an electrical socket. It does work (bulb not included), and only lights the upper part of the lamp. Being a center draft lamp, the font was not cut or pierced, and is intact (not checked for possible leaks). The filler cap is marked "MERIDIAN." I presume this refers to the Meridian Bronze Company, of New York City, which was in business from 1884 until sometime in the late 1890s. Of course I cannot guarantee that the filler cap is original to the lamp, and the only other place many were marked with the manufacturer's name was on the flame spreader. The wiring is good; from the style of the plug, I guesstimate it was electrified (or possibly rewired) in the 1960s or '70s. HOWEVER I sell all electrical and mechanical devices in AS-IS condition, as materials can deteriorate, and things can get out of adjustment or break in shipping. You have a 30 day inspection period, during which the item can be returned for any reason AS LONG AS IT IS IN THE CONDITION IN WHICH I SHIPPED IT. That means if there is damage in shipping, it must be pursued through an insurance claim (the purpose of the handling charge is to purchase shipping insurance).

Do NOT go by the eBay shipping calculator, as it is set up for a single box shipment; this lamp will be sent in two (2) boxes for safety. Box #1 will be 12 X 12 X 12 inches, and 10 pounds; #2 will be 16 X 16 X 16 and 12 pounds, both shipped from Zip Code 20601. You may contact me for a binding shipping cost quote.

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MY PLEDGE TO YOU: no surprises! I will provide high-resolution scans; I will fully describe each item, obverse and reverse, positives and negatives, possibilities, likelihoods, what I suspect, and which is which; and I will provide as much historical context as I can. Now, I believe that the only people who never make mistakes are those who never say or do anything, so consequently, there will be times I am wrong. There, you are covered by my guarantee.

MY GUARANTEE TO YOU: I guarantee each item to be genuine as described. After you receive your purchase, you will have a 30 day inspection period; and if you are dissatisfied, simply return the item (in its original condition) for an immediate refund of your purchase price. Furthermore, if in the inspection period, you decide to send the item for expediting, I will extend the period until its return from the expert of your choice. If it returns with an opinion of not genuine, or of being significantly different from how I describe it, I will also reimburse you for the expediting fee. And the ONLY exception to my guarantee is that I am not responsible for mishandling. That is what insurance is for, and is included. Any damage in shipment must be pursued through an insurance claim, not my return policy.