A late 19th century brass oil lamp, the urn shaped body with embossed foliate decoration
A late 19th century brass oil lamp, the urn shaped body with embossed foliate decoration, raised upon unusual tripod lion paw base with female busts mounted to each, with glass shade and funnel, 70cm high
Condition Report:
There is some minor chipping to the opaque glass shade rims, some wear and deterioation to brass surface overall, more noticeable to shoulder and base. One switch lacking to burner, one still present which functions. The key at the side of the burner also functions (this raises up the pierced gallery supporting the chimney). Some wear overall. Resevoir is ok. Both clips on collar are present.
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A late 19th century brass oil lamp, the urn shaped body with embossed foliate decoration, raised upon unusual tripod lion paw base with female busts mounted to each, with glass shade and funnel, 70cm high
Condition Report:
There is some minor chipping to the opaque glass shade rims, some wear and deterioation to brass surface overall, more noticeable to shoulder and base. One switch lacking to burner, one still present which functions. The key at the side of the burner also functions (this raises up the pierced gallery supporting the chimney). Some wear overall. Resevoir is ok. Both clips on collar are present.