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).
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Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
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Style:British Colonial (In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:IronMetalwork
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1780-1830
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU141728734423
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