Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A 19th-century brass whale oil lamp

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A tall, slender shaft supports a multi-layered oil reservoir fitted with a double wick holder. The shaft is highly decorated, with four knops between the base and the reservoir. The lamp came to us with two lengths of wick.

This exceptionally ornate piece has been dented over the years, but it is still a fine example.

Ex McGrath estate.

English or American, 19th century

Height: 9 ¾”; Diameter of base: 4 ⅛

Price: $110

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