Pewter "Snotneus/Snotnose" oil lamp. "P.W." monogram and hallmark of Martin Ruckert. These types of lamps were originally invented by the Dutch. Such lamps using vegetable or whale oil were formerly known as "snot noses". The oil would have been poured into the nose and a wick inserted into the spout. Excess oil, both burned and unburned, would often drip into the circular reservoir beneath the container, resembling the leaky nose for which it is named. A "needle" is attached to the chain that runs from the lid to push the wick up without burning fingers. Other models might have been made from copper, brass, tin, or earthenware/pottery and were popular in the Netherlands, England, and other countries across Europe. This object exists as a good example of this style of lamp and remains in excellent condition with little wear or discoloration. Reference: https://www.ellekeantiques.com/products/snotnose-oil-lamp https://haffmansantiek.nl/tinnen-olielamp-snotneus-duitsland-19e-eeuw.html Will be adequately packaged and shipped with with Track & Trace.