Magnificent antique petite oil / kerosene lamp - just beautiful!
Gorgeous and highly-detailed floral motif with cherubs on either side as well as Art Nouveau swirled flourishing "handles"
Cherub on the right has damage, including: missing right arm, missing wings, left leg re-attached
Cherub on the left has not yet had wings - not sure of the significance of that (Clarence in "It's a Wonderful Life??)
Art Nouveau swirl on right side missing end tip
Browned indent of about 1" to outer glaze in one spot (not a crack - shown in pic)
Probably some chips or loss to highpoints of flowers; could be other assorted flaws from age and use that I have not detected - not trying to hide anything
Working burner, thumbwheel marked: "AUFSTECK BRENNER" - this is a RARE burner
Chimney stamped at top: "MADE IN THE U.S. OF AMERICA NO. 0 ROCHESTER TRADE MARK ACME LEAD FLINT"
**Purchased at a 19th & 20th century lighting auction by Jeffrey S. Evans, a well-recognized antique appraiser known and respected throught Virginia and the United States - dated to late 19th / early 20th century
Approximate measurements (may vary slightly):
14 1/4" high to top of chimney2 27G 23
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