Kerosene lamp (2) - Porcelain
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French porcelain oil lamp, two objects, estimated period 1950–1960, with a porcelain reservoir on an ornate cast brass base, height 45 cm.
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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.
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.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Material
Porcelain
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
45 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
2 kg
Estimated period
1950-1960
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