Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 109
Seven British/Continental Brass Whale Oil Lamps
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th/early 20th century, various forms exhibiting two to four burners on central reservoirs, most with mid drip pan and carrying handle finial, on circular pan form bases, 11 in. to 24-3/4 in.
Provenance: From a Private Collection Assembled in Spain and Britain from the 1960s through the 1980s
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, some areas of discoloration and verdigris, minor dents and warping; one with crack to base pan; one with repair to base pan at underside; two with repairs to reservoir undersides; one with repair to lid
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