An Early 18th Century Three-Spouted Oil Lamp c1710

£350.00 $445.73 Product Code: 2019012118

Date & Origin 

Europe, c1710.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear and some grazing to the edges as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 14.4cm   Foot diameter: 12.1cm.

Weight

301 grams

Technical Description 

A rare façon de Venise three-spouted oil lamp. The cylindrical body features a bulbous reservoir at the base, a thickened rim and three spouts with trailed rims. The piece is supported by a wide foot with an upturned rim. 

Historical Relevance 

This piece was intended to hold a wick in each spout along with a separate reservoir which would be held within the large opening at the top.

Relevant References

A similar vessel (without a free-standing base) intended to house a separate reservoir, can be found within: Venezianisches Glas der Veste Coburg (1994) By Anna-Elisabeth Theuerkauff-Liederwald, Page 499 figure 628

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