Lantern - Brass, Textile

Antique brass oil lantern/lamp with multiple wicks – Late 19th / early 20th century

Description
Elegant antique brass oil lantern or lamp, characterized by a slender structure with a central body featuring a tank and four side nozzles designed to hold cloth wicks.
The lamp features a twisted vertical stem that connects the tank to the shaped and stabilizing base, with a sinuous profile. The body is embellished with hand-engraved decorations featuring stylized floral motifs, typical of late 19th-century production.
Brass bell on a chain, a functional and decorative accessory, likely used for extinguishing or controlling flames.
Inside, the original wick passage system is visible, confirming its use as a multiple oil lamp.
Object with a strong stage presence, suitable both as a collectible piece and as a decorative element for historic, rustic, or eclectic-style environments.

Technical specifications
Material: brass
Type: surface-standing oil lamp or lantern.
Number of nozzles: 4
Stoppini: present (in fabric, functionality not verified)
Decoration: floral engravings
Accessories: small bell with chain.
Processing: turning and manual engraving.
Measurements: Base 17x17 cm; Height 52 cm; Weight 1.844 kg

Conditions
General conditions are good, compatible with age and use. Present: natural patina of the brass, signs of wear and superficial oxidation, small abrasions, and areas of metal wear visible in the photos. Not cleaned or restored, preserved in its original state. It is noted that the lamp has not been tested for lighting.

Curiosity
Oil lamps with multiple wicks were used in religious settings (altars, chapels, sacristies) or in domestic contexts of representation, where a greater light intensity was required before the spread of electricity.

Shipping
Careful packaging and professional, tracked shipping.
The object will be protected individually to preserve its integrity and patina.