Edward miller lamp history book

Millers exceptional scholarship has provided a thorough and highly readable history of war plan orange wpo from its inception in 1897 before the spanishamerican war through its metamorphosis into the rainbow war plans just before hostilities with japan began. Millers most famous burner was named for its inventor, john j. Student lamps, all catagories of kerosene oil lighting, tiffany and nontiffany leaded lamps, early gas and electric. Standard miller burner is threaded connection with lift gallery, solid prongs, wick raiser bar and thumb wheel move well. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Miller first posted patents for his own wick raising devise in june 1892 which he branded the miller lamp and constantly improved on the design of both the wick raising device and burner. Production of slag glass originated in late19thcentury england, where glass manufacturers are thought to have added slag from ironsmelting works to molten glass to create a range of effectsfrom tortoiseshell to marbling. This is a book to delight and inform, and guaranteed to put even the biggest scrooge in a christmassy mood.

Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Exceptional manhattan brass company single student lamp. Bradley and hubbard, edward miller, plume and atwood, etc. Like all better lamps, miller made his with removable or detachable founts.

His scholarship explores the international and transnational dimensions of the war, and is based on research in archives in vietnam, europe, and the united states. Six panel slag glass lamp shade attributed to miller. Official catalogue and guide book to the panamerican exposition. The miller lamp the new juno lamp the meteor lamp post 1900 the empress lamp the non explosive. It is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in kerosene lighting. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book nook is a collaborative effort with ann g. Check the book nook for available copies of this catalog.

Miller burner is bayonet connection with lift gallery, solid prongs, wick raiser bar and thumb wheel move well. These lamp founts were sold to companies that imported german side draft incandescent mantle burners, mated them with millers founts and sold. Slag glass, also known as marble glass or malachite glass, is a type of opaque, streaked pressed glass. Edward samuel miller november 11, 1923 july 1, 20 was the deputy assistant director of the inspections division under mark felt with the united states federal bureau of investigation. Miller, edward, in a dictionary of music and musicians, ed. Edward miller opened a oneman shop to manufacture candlestick holders in meriden in 1844. A major area that underwent the most change was the method of controlling the wick in his central draught lamps. It is marked miller lamps with a patent date of 1907. Miller lamp in collectible oil lamps for sale ebay. He was known for the 1980 trial for conspiracy of injuring and oppressing the citizens of the united states and his investigation of the weather underground group. Miller made his lamps under five major patents which he branded. The base of this lamp has been identified as a miller lamp base no. Philip pargeter, red house glass works, stourbridge, england also known as. Get the best deals on miller lamp in collectible oil lamps when you shop.

The student lamp is a unique style of antique kerosene oil lighting having several distinctive engineered features that set it apart from other forms of victorian lighting. The company also made brass kettles and oil heaters. Her first book, evolution of the night lamp, appeared in 1979 followed by all about weller, a history and collectors guide to weller pottery in 1989. The central draught lamp posed a number of unique difficulties that the flat wick lamp did not. Silverplate silver oil lamp duplex burner kerosene. The miller vestal was the last major design improvements made to the miller lamp. It has no drilled holes, a beautiful new polish and lacquer, and an original condtiion burner that is wired without alteration. Edward miller s original writings of the argentine revival were documented in thy god reigneth and its sequel the flaming flame. The histories of americas kerosene mantle lamp companies tend to be. With these two books now out of print, this personal account of the extraordinary revival in argentina from 1949 to 1968 is once again available in this printing. The miller company began in 1844 in meriden, connecticut, as joel miller and son. Edward miller is a historian of american foreign relations and modern vietnam, with particular expertise in the vietnam war. The fellboelin side draft incandescent burner was designed in germany during the.

You have inherited a very handsome lamp by the edward miller company founded in the mid 1840s and located in meriden, connecticut. The foot and stem of this lamp was used on all but two of the miller manufactured mantle lamps. This kerosene lamp has been converted to electric and features two wick adapter toppers marked eldorado and abco respectively. The base features a floral theme as elongated petals cover the lower part of the column. Edward miller constantly strove to improve the designs of his lamps. An antique edward miller the nonexplosive lamp circa 1895 with cast iron construction and decorative scroll embossing throughout. Kerosene and oil lamp makers and owners of the following brands. The corning museum of glass, the connecticut historical society.

The company got its start in lighting manufacture by producing metal candleholders, and then moved into kerosene lamps, gas lighting, and electric lighting as times changed. Wicks for virtually every heater, stove and lamp made since 1850. In centerdraft kerosene lamps, courter provides information on lamps made by dozens of companies. The lamp in the illustration has the same base as this oil lamp but a different font. Edward miller started his business in meriden, connecticut, in the 1840s making and selling. This 100 page catalog depicts hundreds of lamps and is well executed. Edward miller with his design for a tungsten filament lamp improved the. Edward millers first lamp was branded the juno lamp and has a wick raiser that closely resembles that of the rochester. See all books authored by edward miller, including the tooth book.

The foot, stem and lower half of the kerosene bowl, along with a reworked top half were used on the sundart and contraco. Its earlier beginning included being started by horatio howard. It was published by holiday house and has a total of 32 pages in the book. His scholarship explores the international and transnational dimensions of the war, and is based on research in archives in. Shown with period high dome apple green cased shade. Shown with a perfect dark yellowgold cased glass shade decorated with etched and gold tracery winged griffins, like those in miller pg. Miller produced more expensive leaded glass lamps, but seized the opportunity to sell lighting for the middle classes as more and more homes were wired for electricity. The tooth book is a great book to read to children when your school has dental health monthweek at your school. Evolution of the night lamp by ann gilbert mcdonald the phoenix by james r.

The company is still in business, so if you want to specifically determine the exact year of manufacture you could try contacting them and see what they have in their files from the early 1900s. Dating from around 1902 and made right through to the 1920s. The title of this book is time zones and it was written by david a. Ann has written over one hundred articles for several publications including antiques and collecting hobbies, the antique trader weekly, antique week, the rushlight, and spinning wheel. The juno lamp tablebanquet brass oil lamp early model in excellent condition this five 5 day auction is for a fabulous floralembossed brass table lamp patented and begun production in 1892. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Edward miller s first lamp was branded the juno lamp and has a wick raiser that closely resembles that of the rochester.

The nickel finish is in wonderful condition, with one small ding around bottom. Aug 30, 2004 edward l miller received his ba degree in religion and philosophy from hardinsimmons university in abilene, texas, in 1981. Edward miller is the author of many nonfiction childrens titles. Gorgeous estate sale find converted and electrified oil lamp with edward miller stamp 1890 juno lamp treasuresofgg. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 2005, miller received his ma degree in school administration at trinity university in san antonio, texas. By the 1860s, edward miller had become an aggressive competitior in the lamp business. This edward miller hanging lamp is one of the best quality hanging oil lamps we have handled. A prolific graphic designer and longtime art director in childrens publishing, miller lives in new york city. Centerdraft kerosene lamps, 18841940 identification and. Illustrated catalogue of bronzed, decorated, and real bronze lamps and cigar lighters. He was known for the 1980 trial for conspiracy of injuring and oppressing the citizens of the united states and his investigation of the weather. That statement from a 1923 advertisement for miller lamps makes clear the dual. Meet the author autographed copies of anns new book, all about weller, book ii are now available.

Nov 04, 2008 you have inherited a very handsome lamp by the edward miller company founded in the mid 1840s and located in meriden, connecticut. There are several excellent websites with information on miller lamps, such as. From the ceiling canopy to the bottom finial, the workmanship and design detail is exceptional. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Edward miller books list of books by author edward miller.

This is a guide to the styles of embossing used throughout the production of this no. The book goes into detail about the proper way to care of your teeth such as. Edward l miller received his ba degree in religion and philosophy from hardinsimmons university in abilene, texas, in 1981. This is an early model of the juno lamp made by the edward miller co. This lamp has no base or stem, but three small cast feet attached to the underside of the fount. He died in 1909, but the company continued in business. Other brands of mantle lamps aladdin kerosene lamps. Richard miller lamps nationally known dealersauthors. This lamp is of a completely different design and concept. Duncan miller co pittsburgh 9 pc three face pattern. There is a history of each company with numerous picture of lamps. Miller made a commitment to keep up with changes in lighting technology.

A solid, practical lamp that retained the significant attributes of their earlier cousins. The brass finish on the oil pot and spill ring is in good condition. The lamp in the illustration has the same base as this oil lamp but a. Vintage pottery bottle style lamp blue gold and green off white, signed 1964 c. Originally, the company produced metal candleholders, then moved on to kerosene lamps, gas lighting, and electric lighting. This is the one with reserve tank embelishments, extra fancy finals, and platform base. It has deeper colour than regular brass and gives the entire miller hanging lamp a softer, warmer appearance. Edward miller began making camphene and fluid lamps in about 1844.