Early 20th Century Ford Model T Kerosene Side (Cowl) Lamp horse racing These vintage bookends appear to

These vintage bookends appear to depict a simple tree in a rune-like shape

Small metal hooks have also been affixed to the face of the cabinet along the shelves

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Exhibits minor signs of wear including some paint on one side of the crown (pictured)

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Early 20th Century Ford Model T Kerosene Side (Cowl) Lamp horse racing These vintage bookends appear toc. 1910s Cast metal kerosene powered side light featuring a circular concentric ring glass lens, likely used as a cowl or side parking lamp on early Ford Model T automobiles. The construction echoes early automobile lighting standards before the shift to electric systems in the mid 1910s. Typically mounted on the front cowl, this style provided added visibility for horse drawn traffic and early motorists. A compelling example of early automotive