Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A tall brass whale oil finger lamp

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The slender shaft rises from a round base, cupped to catch any oil drips, and supports an attractively shaped, bulbous oil reservoir. Screwed into the top of the reservoir is a double-wick burner.

Ex McGrath Estate, Newburyport, MA

Probably French, ca. 1850

Diameter of base: 5”; Height: 7 ½”

Price: $145

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