Made by ILL's Mfg as in Illinois A short lived obscure company. This brass top Railroad style frame is only marked with Lewis Betts patent dates on the bottom. Nov. 21, 1865 Aug. 20, 1868 Globe is a unique size similar to a standard no.39 but is shorter. Condition - excellent, beautiful as found Condition, looks to be barely used. No heavy rusting or pitting present. Can still see the pattern in the metal from the fabricating process. A very unique frame, unlike any other makes with its lid latch and bell removal latch. Fount is fixed within the bell , brass No.1 whale oil burner . ** has not been oil tested **
ILL's Mfg Lewis Betts patent 65,68 brass top Railroad model
SKU: ILLMFGBT
$450.00Price