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A VERITAS OIL LAMP WITH GRADUATED OIL RESERVOIR ABOVE A REEDED COLUMN AND CERAMIC BASE, together with graduated cranberry lamp shade, approximate height 61cm, an overlay glass oil lamp reservoir with brass fittings and graduated lampshade, lacking base and brass lamp base lacking reservoir or light fitting, glass shades are in good condition as are the reservoirs, Veritas oil lamp column is dentedCondition: Both have minor nicks to bottom rim of shades, reservoir with fruit design has some damage, lamp with glass base has some damage to base and controls otherwise no obvious damage
A W. A. S. Benson style brass and copper standard telescopic oil lamp, late 19th century, having knopped column (one knop stamped 'Patent') with decorative leafy brackets around the reservoir, raised on four splayed supports and paw feet centred by a spherical weight, converted to electricity, together with a pleated silk cream lampshade, H 145cm approx
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful terra sigillata lamp depicting a wolf enclosed by a wreath of incised grooves. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent Condition. Size: L:115mm / W:75mm ; 110g; Provenance: Private London collection; previously in Arnos Jumperz collection, Leverkusen, Germany; accompanied by an original paperwork card, written by the collector.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful ceramic lamp depicting a female charioteer, possibly Selene goddess of the moon driving a team of two horses. The central image is wreathed by a floral motif. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent Condition. Provenance: Private London collection; prevopusly in Arnos Jumperz collection, Leverkused, Germany; accompanied by an original paperwork card, written by the collector.

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