Antique Brass Knapp NY Railroad Lighthouse Kerosene Oil Can with Handle For Lamps

Item up for sale is an absolutely amazing antique / late 19th century brass can made to hold kerosene oil / lamp oil with a long and thin stem designed to fill the narrow openings of kerosene lamps. This piece is marked on the underside of the base as being made by Knapp of New York. These pieces are often called " lighthouse cans " as this design was commonly found in use by lighthouse keepers to keep illumination devices filled though these pieces were also used by railroads and for household lamps for domestic purposes.

Item has it's original lid which exhibits some denting and wear on the top surface consistent with age and use with lid showing a manufacture created hole in the center which was designed as a vent to prevent the can from forming a vacuum on the interior during use. Brass is all non magnetic when tested with body showing several dents on the exterior consistent with age and use. Original handle is in place and functional. All brass shows tarnish and patina throughout consistent with age so new owner may desire a detail cleaning and polish.

Item measures (not including the handle) 5" top to bottom by 12" front to back (including stem and handle) by 5-5/8 wide across the base. Incredible rarity that comes fresh to the market from a recent estate buyout where it sat stored away for generations to only now see the light of day once again. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

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