Old Brass Lamps

[timan42]

I have a pair of flat wick brass lamps and would like to date them and eventually sell them. They are complete with the acceptation of the two hinge pins for the lenses. There is a faceted red glass in the back. There are some minor dents and bumps. The original wicks are in place. My dad always said they were off an Oldsmobile but I think they were generic and used on a variety of autos. Sometime in the 50s I brassoed the heck out of them, in storage ever since. More pictures are available.

Thanks for your thoughts, Bill

[Layden B]

Try 1910 Buick

[timan42]

The back structure is wrong. But you led me to the 1911 Model 33. And that looks correct. Have to look and see if other GM vehicles of that year also used them. Now the question is does any body want them and what are they valued at?

[timan42]

A little more... these appear to be lamps that mount on the sides and just below the windshield. They have a curved lense(glass?) on the side facing out.

Do they have a particular name? Side markerlight, cornering light, running lights, ________ light?

[Layden B]

Glad to be able to help steer you in the direction of identification.

Sidelamp or sidelight, either name works although some real purists reserve lamp for those with fuel and light for electric.

[timan42]

Great, thanks. One step at a time. "1911 Buick Model 33, side lamps". Yeah! Bill

[timan42]

Sold! Going to a 1910 Sears. Thanks all.