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Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp

$800
£607.35
€694.67
CA$1,117.72
A$1,243.14
CHF 649.13
MX$15,127.74
NOK 8,290.40
SEK 7,774.93
DKK 5,184.62
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About the Item

A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall/post mount whale oil lamp, which swings from the top as the spike is fixed to a post or wall to avoid spilling the oil from a rocking ship or by knocking the lamp. The whale oil lamp is hand-forged with arched, scroll decorated, with bead decorated spike, the whale oil lamp is complete and original. The lamp measures 5"-inches high x 3"-inches wide x 3 3/4"-inches deep, the spike measures 6"-inches long (out from post).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Metalwork
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780-1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141728734423

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