About

Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration –Early 19th century –Original Throughout including wick tools and flame/ball finial —-heavily inspired by the Roman and Lucerne silver oil lamps of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries –Ionic column on foliate base with four elephant form wick holders.

Details

Dimensions

Height: 17.5 in. (44.45 cm)
Width: 6 in. (15.24 cm)
Depth: 6 in. (15.24 cm)

Style: Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Silver
Place of Origin: India
Period: Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1820-1840

Condition
Excellent
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor dent in ball. Since I am unfamiliar with the Indian Silver industry and this has no hallmarks (pre-Raj), this may be silver or an alloy. The craftsmanship of this rare piece does not distract from the amount of silver used in its manufacture.

Seller Location
Essex, MA