Description: This antique whale oil lamp is a unique piece of Americana history. The small, hand-tooled tin lantern is perfect for collectors of primitives and antiques. The lamp is unsigned, but its originality is confirmed by its features such as the gray color and the fact that it was created between 1800-1899. The lamp is ideal for decorative purposes, and its exact region of origin is unknown. It is a one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to make a statement in any collection. This whale oil Betty lamp became a popular way lighting in the 18th century. Thought to be German or Austrian from the German word for “better”. This lamp appears to be hand tooled with a an attached wire for hanging. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS for further visual inspection. Offered from a pet and smoke free private collection
Price: 74.49 USD
Location: Sisters, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-20T00:43:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Type: Whale Oil Lamp
Category: Antiques
Signed: Unsigned
Color: Gray
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Style: Americana
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Tin
Featured Refinements: Betty Lamp
Region of Origin: US, Non-specific region