LOMAX OIL GUARD LAMPS
One of the problems with kerosene lamps was the spilling of fluid when filling the lamp. On September 29th, 1863 George Henry Lomax of Somerville, Mass. received a patent for a kerosene drip catcher or raised flange on the top of the lamp font. The flange was tilted upwards during the hand finishing of the the font. On September 20th, 1870 Mr. Lomax received a patent for producing his drip catcher font in a pressure-mold. The date of this patent was embossed inside on the font, on the outside of the font or on the base of the each lamp to identify it as a "Lomax Lamp". Some lamps may also be embossed with words such as "Lomax" or "Oil Guard Lamp". The "Oil Guard Lamp" trademark was registered by George Lomax in 1871. These lamps were produced by the Union Glass Company of Somerville, Mass.
The stand lamp shown to your left is the basic Lomax all glass stand lamp with a plain font. (Click on photo to see enlargement.)
The Lomax Lamp Font was also produced in several patterns. These patterns as well as the plain font were placed on hand lamps, composite lamps, figurine lamps, metal stems and bases, as well as opaque stems and bases.
(click on links below to view my Lomax collection)
All these lamps are now for sale. Email for a price.