Nice Early Parade Torch with a Patented Glass Ball

Description

Here is an unusual late 1800’s parade torch.  What is different about this parade torch are two things.  It has a glass globe encaged in a tin framework to protect it.  Also, the globe has the manufacturers name embossed on it and patent date.  The first word is hard to make out.  It looks like ARM, followed by MFG CO. CHICAGO. PAT. JUN. 27 80. Other than the “ARM” everything else is distinct.  The metal framework is 4 1/2” X 4 1/2” X 4 1/2”.  The diam. of the globe is 4”.  What looks like a crack on the globe is what is often referred to as a “straw” mark, that is, where the glass ran a little.  The oil lamp burner is a brass ratchet type burner, one that takes a round wick.  On the inside of the wick turner it is stamped MADE U. S. A   From the bottom of the metal sleeve that would fit on a pole to the top of the metal cage it is 7”.  It appears that the posts were painted red and the rest was painted gray at some point.  Overall, this parade torch is in fine condition.  If you are a collector, particularly of parade items manufactured in Chicago, then this just might appeal to you.
See my other auctions for  applied handle finger
lamps, nice chimneys, and glass finger lamps.
PAYPAL IS PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYING!
PLEASE
READ THE FOLLOWING 3 ITEMS
PLEASE
1 )
PLEASE do not pay
until you have received an invoice because there may be additions/corrections regarding the postage, if you owe any, especially if you live far from my area code of 44124, Cleveland, OH.  Also, the insurance could be higher if the item sells for much more than what I have listed it at.
2)
I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY.  COST WILL BE DETERMINED BY LOCATION.
You must use the Global Shipping System.
3) You may  pay by PayPal if you wish. Item will then be mailed within two days of being notified by EBAY of PayPal transaction completion.