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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