Lantern - .800 silver - kerosene lamp






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Table oil lamp in silver 800/1000 with worked glass, Italian origin (Milano), height about 31 cm, width 14 cm, weight 2291 g, in excellent condition with light signs of wear and age.
Description from the seller
Table Oil Lamp in 800 Silver and Worked Glass - Italy, Milan - 20th Century
Refined and important Italian-made table oil lamp, realized with a structure in 800/1000 silver and components in finely worked transparent glass.
The lamp features rich decorative workmanship with a classical taste, including pierced elements, vegetal and ornamental motifs, full-figure (round) designs, and finely chased details.
Particularly elaborate is the central body in silver, characterized by a domed and fluted surface, enriched laterally by decorative figures. The structure rests on a shaped base supported by four ornamental feet.
The upper part is completed by an elegant glass shade/chimney in worked glass, with the characteristic elongated shape and a toothed upper opening. The glass presents matted and faceted geometric decorations that enhance the overall luminosity.
There are also additional components in worked glass and the original elements of the lamp system, as documented in the photographs.
On the metallic structure the punch “800” is clearly visible, certifying the silver fineness of 800/1000, and the Italian silversmith’s mark with initials MI, attributable to the province of Milan.
Typology: table oil lamp / lamp for oil
Materials: 800/1000 silver and worked glass
Origin: Italy
Region: Lombardy - Milan
Approximate period: mid-20th century, circa 1944-1968
Style: classical, richly ornamental
Punching: 800 and the silversmith’s mark with initials MI
Decoration: vegetal motifs, pierced elements, full-figure designs and chased work
Height: about 31 cm, as documented photographically
Object with notable decorative presence and an interesting example of Italian silverware of the 20th century.
The general conditions are visible in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description. Normal signs of wear and age compatible with the object's era may be present.
Length: 31.00 cm x 14.00 cm approx
Total Weight: 2291.45 g
Conditions: In excellent condition - rarely used and with slight signs of wear and age.
Insured shipping with tracking number.
Shipped registered and insured by DHL. Buyers outside the EU should take into account VAT and customs duties payable.
Buyers subject to customs duties who exercise the right to withdraw will be liable for customs duties also on the return of the lot to the seller.
Seller's Story
Table Oil Lamp in 800 Silver and Worked Glass - Italy, Milan - 20th Century
Refined and important Italian-made table oil lamp, realized with a structure in 800/1000 silver and components in finely worked transparent glass.
The lamp features rich decorative workmanship with a classical taste, including pierced elements, vegetal and ornamental motifs, full-figure (round) designs, and finely chased details.
Particularly elaborate is the central body in silver, characterized by a domed and fluted surface, enriched laterally by decorative figures. The structure rests on a shaped base supported by four ornamental feet.
The upper part is completed by an elegant glass shade/chimney in worked glass, with the characteristic elongated shape and a toothed upper opening. The glass presents matted and faceted geometric decorations that enhance the overall luminosity.
There are also additional components in worked glass and the original elements of the lamp system, as documented in the photographs.
On the metallic structure the punch “800” is clearly visible, certifying the silver fineness of 800/1000, and the Italian silversmith’s mark with initials MI, attributable to the province of Milan.
Typology: table oil lamp / lamp for oil
Materials: 800/1000 silver and worked glass
Origin: Italy
Region: Lombardy - Milan
Approximate period: mid-20th century, circa 1944-1968
Style: classical, richly ornamental
Punching: 800 and the silversmith’s mark with initials MI
Decoration: vegetal motifs, pierced elements, full-figure designs and chased work
Height: about 31 cm, as documented photographically
Object with notable decorative presence and an interesting example of Italian silverware of the 20th century.
The general conditions are visible in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description. Normal signs of wear and age compatible with the object's era may be present.
Length: 31.00 cm x 14.00 cm approx
Total Weight: 2291.45 g
Conditions: In excellent condition - rarely used and with slight signs of wear and age.
Insured shipping with tracking number.
Shipped registered and insured by DHL. Buyers outside the EU should take into account VAT and customs duties payable.
Buyers subject to customs duties who exercise the right to withdraw will be liable for customs duties also on the return of the lot to the seller.
