"Great Oil Lamp Bronze Bronze Gilt St Renaissance Napoleon III 19th"
Large oil lamp with double wick, Napoleon III, whose foot is a dragon. This mythical animal, whose origin goes back to the first civilizations (probably of African origin) since the Neolithic period (-8000 BC). dragon is here used as a decorative element in connection with the fire and supports the tank .It is gilded bronze reworked to the tool after its melting .It rests on a thick base, underlined by a frieze of stylized acanthus leaves. Its head, the mouth is ready to spit fire.The quality model treated in the material and treatment is uncommon .The lamp is in good condition, it was not adapted but can be electrified without modification for use current. POSSIBILITY OF SHIPPING, neat reinforced packaging, by registered with insurance and n ° parcel for follow-up on Internet (expenses of port). SAONE ANTIQUITES store 149 rue de la levée 01750 ST LAURENT sur SAONE 500 meters MACON (71000) open Tuesday at Saturday 15h -19h and morning 10h30-12h30 if no quote client (call before 03.85.39.21.47). Purchase sale restoration furniture, objects 18-19-20ème, succession, sharing, estimation, clearance etc