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Signed Brass Whale Oil Lamp #3261
Here is a signed Webb Whale Oil Lamp. It was made by William Homes Webb (1773-1868), in Warren, Maine. I have seen and owned many of these brass whale oil lamps over the years, but I kept this one because I think it is the nicest form I have ever encountered. The suppressed belted ball font, and the suppressed belted ball knop are unique in my experience. It is in excellent original condition, and is approximately 8" tall, being about 9 1/4" in overall height including the wicks.
Here is an opportunity to own one of the nicest of Webb lamps at $1295
Here is a signed Webb Whale Oil Lamp. It was made by William Homes Webb (1773-1868), in Warren, Maine. I have seen and owned many of these brass whale oil lamps over the years, but I kept this one because I think it is the nicest form I have ever encountered. The suppressed belted ball font, and the suppressed belted ball knop are unique in my experience. It is in excellent original condition, and is approximately 8" tall, being about 9 1/4" in overall height including the wicks.
Here is an opportunity to own one of the nicest of Webb lamps at $1295
Nuremberg Brass Candlestick / Smoker's Stand Dated 1783 #6060
Here is what I believe to be a very unusual smoker's stand/candlestick. I think it was made in Nuremberg, based on the casting and finishing of the brass.There is a dedication stamped into the rim of the tool rack that I suspect is by the maker. It is marked, "H (fish) M, Anno 1783, I, D, S". It starts off at the bottom with snake headed feet. I believe that the 3 "trumpets" that are screwed into the base are for holding pipes, and the middle drip-pan/tool rack supports the tools used for preparing the tobacco and pipe for smoking. There are 3 picks for cleaning out the pipe bowls, and 3 small knives for cutting the tobacco. Finally, there is a shaft supporting a candle nozzle to light the area while you are preparing your pipe, and then to be able to light it when ready. It is in very good condition, except that the lower part of the shaft has been soldered into the base, but the upper shaft still unscrews from the tool rack, and the 3 pipe trumpets can be unscrewed from the base. It is 9 1/2" tall, and about 6 1/2" wide in the base.
This unusual smoking stand is $1850
Here is what I believe to be a very unusual smoker's stand/candlestick. I think it was made in Nuremberg, based on the casting and finishing of the brass.There is a dedication stamped into the rim of the tool rack that I suspect is by the maker. It is marked, "H (fish) M, Anno 1783, I, D, S". It starts off at the bottom with snake headed feet. I believe that the 3 "trumpets" that are screwed into the base are for holding pipes, and the middle drip-pan/tool rack supports the tools used for preparing the tobacco and pipe for smoking. There are 3 picks for cleaning out the pipe bowls, and 3 small knives for cutting the tobacco. Finally, there is a shaft supporting a candle nozzle to light the area while you are preparing your pipe, and then to be able to light it when ready. It is in very good condition, except that the lower part of the shaft has been soldered into the base, but the upper shaft still unscrews from the tool rack, and the 3 pipe trumpets can be unscrewed from the base. It is 9 1/2" tall, and about 6 1/2" wide in the base.
This unusual smoking stand is $1850
British Army "Brighton's Buns With Broad Arrow Mark #5854
Here is a pair of heavy cast brass candlesticks, in a form that is referred to as "Brighton's Buns". They have historically been associated with officers in the British Army, from the early 18th century, up into the early 19th century. This particular pair is very rare, in that they are marked with the Broad Arrow, which stands for Crown ownership. This pair probably date to around 1780, and are 4 3/4" in diameter, and 3" tall when assembled.
These military candlesticks are $1450
Here is a pair of heavy cast brass candlesticks, in a form that is referred to as "Brighton's Buns". They have historically been associated with officers in the British Army, from the early 18th century, up into the early 19th century. This particular pair is very rare, in that they are marked with the Broad Arrow, which stands for Crown ownership. This pair probably date to around 1780, and are 4 3/4" in diameter, and 3" tall when assembled.
These military candlesticks are $1450
16th Century German Brass Pricket Sticks #181
This is a pair of large and impressive pricket candlesticks. They are German, and date from the late 16th, to the early 17th centuries. They are 20 1/2" to the top of the drip pan, and the drip pans are 6 1/2" wide. They are both marked "S Caterina".
These wonderful prickets are $3850
This is a pair of large and impressive pricket candlesticks. They are German, and date from the late 16th, to the early 17th centuries. They are 20 1/2" to the top of the drip pan, and the drip pans are 6 1/2" wide. They are both marked "S Caterina".
These wonderful prickets are $3850
19th Century French Ormolu 3 Light Candelabra #4905
Here is a beautiful ormolu 3 socket candelabra. It is partially gilded, and partially japanned, which creates a stunning contrast. I believe it dates from the first third of the 19th century, and is French. It is quite heavy and sound, with no repairs that I can detect. A wonderful centerpiece for a dining or side table, it stands 17 58" tall, and 15" outside to outside of the drip pans.
This candelabra can be had for $945
Here is a beautiful ormolu 3 socket candelabra. It is partially gilded, and partially japanned, which creates a stunning contrast. I believe it dates from the first third of the 19th century, and is French. It is quite heavy and sound, with no repairs that I can detect. A wonderful centerpiece for a dining or side table, it stands 17 58" tall, and 15" outside to outside of the drip pans.
This candelabra can be had for $945
Early Glass and Brass Hall Lantern #5913
Here is a very nice 19th century brass and glass hall lantern, that has escaped being electrified. It is all original, with it's screw in candle socket. It is approximately 10" in diameter, and about 27" in overall height.
The hall lantern is priced at $1495
Here is a very nice 19th century brass and glass hall lantern, that has escaped being electrified. It is all original, with it's screw in candle socket. It is approximately 10" in diameter, and about 27" in overall height.
The hall lantern is priced at $1495
1820's French Pair of Ormolu Sconces #5895
Here is a pair of fine quality double armed Ormolu Sconces, that probably are French, and date from the 1810-1830 period. They seem to retain most of their original gilding, and are in wonderful condition for their age. They stand about 7 1/2" from the wall, and about 8 1/4" in their extreme spread.
Price: $950
Here is a pair of fine quality double armed Ormolu Sconces, that probably are French, and date from the 1810-1830 period. They seem to retain most of their original gilding, and are in wonderful condition for their age. They stand about 7 1/2" from the wall, and about 8 1/4" in their extreme spread.
Price: $950
