Bronze And Brass Nautical Lamp

A bronze and brass oil lamp in the shape of a fish, resting on a decorative base adorned with seashells.

Beneath the fish is a large scallop shell, designed to catch the oil when the lamp is filled. The fish’s head is hinged and opens, revealing a compartment that holds the oil. The entire unit is mounted on a bronze rod, allowing the height and angle to be adjusted .

The assembly comes with several hanging accessories, including a small oil bucket, tongs for handling and maintaining the wicks, and a snuffer.

The lamp has been electrified and features two sockets for bayonet-base bulbs. It is topped with a pleated Ninon lampshade, covered in Vera Zeta Ninon 52-68 silk, lined with the same silk, and embellished with Mokouba trim.

19th-century object.

Dimensions:

Total height: 70 cm
Base diameter: approximately 20 cm
Lampshade: 37 × 22 × 14 cm