Date & Origin
England, c1880. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Some wear to the metal parts as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 61cm Diameter: 22cm.
Weight
3188 grams
Technical Description
A large Victorian duplex oil lamp. The piece rests upon three legs moulded in the form of dragons and rococo scrolls. A satin glass reservoir by Stevens and Williams sits beneath a brass collar with a two knob system to control both wicks individually. A clear glass chimney in a beautiful brass seat is surrounded by a straw vaseline shade decorated with flowers and a crimped rim. The burner is fully operational.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the Boys' Brigade was founded in Glasgow. It was the first uniformed youth organisation in existence.
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