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19th Century Elegant Lighting : Argand, Sinumbra, and Solar Lamps by Gerald T. Gowitt (2002, Hardcover)

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The invention of the Argand burner in 1784 propelled a virtual lighting revolution in the first half of the nineteenth century. This highly informative and outstandingly illustrated book showcases the variety of nineteenth century lamps through the use of color photos, old etchings, and period lighting catalogues -- including the only known 1850 Henry N. Hooper and Company Illustrated Catalogue, shown in its entirety. Lighting enthusiasts at every level will find many never-before-published photographs of Argand, sinumbra, and solar lighting devices, along with valuable information on heights, shade ring fitter diameters, and value ranges. Brief histories are provided for some of the better known lighting manufacturers, including Hooper, Dietz, Messenger, and Cornelius. The author also discusses various types of lighting fuel, terminology, how to differentiate reproductions from originals, and where to look for manufacturers' marks. Collectors of lighting and other fine arts from the first half of the nineteenth century will find this an essential reference for many years to come.

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Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764315145
ISBN-13
9780764315145
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45105923

Product Key Features

Book Title
19th Century Elegant Lighting : Argand, Sinumbra, and Solar Lamps
Author
Gerald T. Gowitt
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Interior Design / Lighting, House & Home
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Architecture, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11in
Item Height
8.8in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
57.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Target Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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by xrsZIYiyQRa@Del...Jun 16, 2010
brilliant!
Great book! I knew Grant Oakes and even assisted him in purchasing a couple of lamps pictured in the book. Superb photography! I take it to bed with me most nights and fall asleep dreaming of beautiful lamps dripping with prisms. I also remember telling Grant he should be embarassed owning such great lamps in such large quantities, all the time wishing it were me who owned them! He was a fine man, wonderful spirit! Ray MacConnell, Bergen, NY
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by aaatkinsattyatl...Feb 10, 2008
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Book is beautifully illustrated and quite informative. I would appreciate more text; however, I realize that there is a dearth of information on this particular topic. In that regard this is an excellent book in that it fills a need. There are very few books available devoted only to early 19th century lighting devices. All around, I would highly recommend this book.

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