This is an authentic late 19th-century Victorian parlor lamp (often called a “Gone with the Wind” style lamp) that was originally fueled by kerosene and later electrified for modern use. These markings give us the exact history of the lamp. “P&A” on base: This stands for Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company, one of the premier American brass and lighting manufacturers of the Victorian era, founded in Waterbury, Connecticut. “RING APR 11 93″ on ring: A common misread of the old stamp font on these lamps is “53”this patent date is actually April 11, 1893. It refers to the company’s patented removable brass shade ring structure. “TURN KEY MADE IN US of America”:This refers to the original Plume & Atwood mechanical turn-key assembly used to raise. Approximate measurements- 23″ tall, 9.5″ at widest point. Please use pictures for the best description. No chips or cracks. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING.