Elegant French Napoleon III oil lamp, circa 1860-1880, featuring a hand-painted porcelain reservoir on an ornate cast brass base, complete with its original opaline glass globe. Height: 41 cm (with globe) Description: Pale sky-blue porcelain body with two decorative panels: one depicting a cherub (putto) playing a drum among clouds with gold cartouche border, the other with a delicate spray of pink roses on a branch Ornate cast brass scalloped base with scrollwork feet Original brass burner mechanism with wick adjuster wheel and decorative pierced brass gallery Original round opaline/frosted glass globe shade — intact and complete Brass collar with engraved scrollwork detail Condition: Porcelain in good condition with natural age marks Brass fittings with natural patina Globe intact, no chips or cracks visible Wick mechanism functional Base shows wear consistent with age A charming and decorative piece of French domestic history. Sold as a decorative antique — not tested for functional use.