Oil lamp (3) - Brass - Lucerne Florentine
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Three antique Florentine oil lamps in brass dating from 1850–1900, originating in Tuscany, Italy, each measuring 21 × 7 × 7 cm and weighing 500 g, in working order but in discrete condition with wear, oxidation and possible small missing parts.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful lot of three small antique Florentine brass oil lamps, also known as lucerne. These 19th-century antiques were widely used for lighting before the advent of electricity.
Main Features
Material: They are made mainly of brass, which over time develops the patina visible in the images.
Design: They feature a central shaft with a looped handle at the top and a stable base. The oil reservoir, or "stack," typically has two, three (as in this case), or four spouts for the wicks (also called "fires").
How it works: They work by dipping a wick into a fuel oil (such as lamp oil) and lighting it to produce light.
Accessories: The chains visible on two of the lamps are used to hold accessories, such as small tools for adjusting or extinguishing the wick.
Condition: The examples shown show signs of wear, oxidation, and fuel residue, consistent with their age and historical use.
dimensions 21x7x7cm
collector's items given their small size
Beautiful lot of three small antique Florentine brass oil lamps, also known as lucerne. These 19th-century antiques were widely used for lighting before the advent of electricity.
Main Features
Material: They are made mainly of brass, which over time develops the patina visible in the images.
Design: They feature a central shaft with a looped handle at the top and a stable base. The oil reservoir, or "stack," typically has two, three (as in this case), or four spouts for the wicks (also called "fires").
How it works: They work by dipping a wick into a fuel oil (such as lamp oil) and lighting it to produce light.
Accessories: The chains visible on two of the lamps are used to hold accessories, such as small tools for adjusting or extinguishing the wick.
Condition: The examples shown show signs of wear, oxidation, and fuel residue, consistent with their age and historical use.
dimensions 21x7x7cm
collector's items given their small size
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
toscana
Title additional information
Lucerne Florentine
No. of items
3
Material
Brass
Country of Origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
21 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
500 g
Estimated period
1850-1900
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