Vapo Cresolene Mini Oil Lamp With Medicinal Inhaler Stand Has Wick & Dish

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Seller: valleyvictorian ✉️ (662) 100%, Location: Blue Springs, Missouri, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 225916765898 VAPO CRESOLENE MINI OIL LAMP WITH MEDICINAL INHALER STAND HAS WICK & DISH.

AUCTION DESCRIPTION:

MEDICINAL VAPORIZER

Vapo-Cresoline Lamp

1885-Unknown Last Production Date

 

James Henry Valentine was assigned and awarded a patent #247-480 of this item on August 4, 1885.  The actual invention was patented by Elias H. Carpenter and for business reason was assigned to Valentine. The date is embossed on the flame ring just below the fluid pan which held the contents Cresylic Acid that being heated volatized the coal by-product that supposedly had medicinal values and helped those persons suffering from whooping cough, asthma, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and other diseases.  Also, it was believed it killed germs in sick rooms that contained bacteria.  The lamps were registered in Canada, France, England, Germany as well as the United States.  They were manufactured in Chatham, New Jersey.

 

The original vaporizer lamps contained eight parts without liquid.  The ornate base-handle and security ring opening was made of a one piece cast iron upright.  The lamp oil font with Vapo Cresoline embossed on the side can be seen in the picture.  The wick raiser is made of pressed tin and brass plated.  The typical cotton braided wick was raised and lowered with the screw gear turn knob.  The original glass chimney was of the same diameter down to the smaller end that set in the tiny crimp gallery which this chimney is a replacement. Directly above the chimney was a flame spreader that dispersed the heat into the basin ring which screws to the flame spreader.  Finally, the basin sits in the basin ring.  This particular model has the updated basin ring which contains small side holes.  The update model with the holes supposedly lets out excess heat so as not to burn the Cresylic Acid. 

 

This item is a must for the antique miniature lamp collector:

 

Specifications:  height 6.25” width 3.50”  14oz. weight

Condition:  Very good, no breaks or missing parts with possibly replaced chimney.

 

Please look at the actual photos below to see what is being offered. I take clear and precise pictures and do not computer enhance them with special effects, texture softening, or color alterations to make my items difficult to tell what is being auctioned.   The pictures show nearly the exact colors of this set.

 

Please feel free to email with questions, inquiries, or any additional information. I will professionally pack this item and will promptly ship via USPS.

 

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: All parts intact with no broken or missing parts and completely functional. Vicks Vaporub could be used in dish.
  • Color: Gold Stand Clear Chimney & Font Brass Burner
  • Bottle Type: Medicines & Cures
  • Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1900)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: New Wick & Possible OEM Chimney

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