Bidspirit auction | A CAST-BRASS SOUTHERN-EUROPEAN OIL LAMP,

A CAST-BRASS SOUTHERN-EUROPEAN OIL LAMP, 18TH/19TH CENTURY - A cast-brass oil lamp of a type most commonly found in Italy and Spain, as well as some parts of North Africa and the Ottoman Empire. In Italy it is known as a ”Lucerna Fiorentina”, in Spain it is known as a ”Velón de Lucena”. The lamp consists of an urn shaped body from which protrude two spouts which hold the wicks, the body set atop a thin stem with a wide, circular foot. The lid of the body moves up and down along a cylindrical rod surmounted by a decoratively shaped handle, said rod also being affixed with a small triangular plate to which are attached three tools for managing the use of the lamp. Southern Europe, 18th or 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 9 5/8 in., (24.4 cm.) Condition: Slightly bent, lightly oxidized. Old repair to base of stem. Tools all present.