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17th-18th C. Colonial Period Import Brass Adjustable Double Oil Betty Lamp

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
17th-18th C. Colonial Period Import Brass Adjustable Double Oil Betty Lamp
Colonial America
Early Imported Brass Adjustable Double Oil Betty Lamp
c. 17th to 18th Century Colonial Period, Imported Brass Adjustable Double Oil Betty Lamp, Fine
This large size Colonial Period Betty Double Oil Lamp could be appears Continental or Eastern European in manufacture. It has two oil wells, one that can be adjusted, or removed, measuring about 3.75” x 4.75” x 1.25” deep. The second bottom well measures 5.25” x 7.75” x 1.25” deep. Overall size is 5.5” x 9.5” x 14” tall. All brass surfaces have a deep green / brown age patina. The majority of these lamps burned fish oil, whale oil, or fat trimmings and used twisted cloth as wicks. A very unique and interestingly designed example ready to hang on the wall.