A REGENCY GILTMETAL COLZA OIL-LAMP

BY THOMAS MESSANGER AND SONS

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A REGENCY GILTMETAL COLZA OIL-LAMP
By Thomas Messanger and Sons
With pierced foliate finial above the fluted oil-well with pierced foliate handles, the central mask issuing the pipe, on dolphin supports and a spreading foliate base, stamped 'MESSANGER' to the underside, the gilding worn
15 in. (38 cm.) high

Lot Essay

The vase, of bacchic-krater form with lion-mask spout, stands on a Roman tripod-candelabrum base of embowed dolphins on a stepped plinth. It bears the mark of Thomas Messenger and Sons of Birmingham. The firm commenced as manufacturers of metal furniture mounts, and traded from 1826 as 'Manufacturers of Chandeliers, Tripods and Lamps, of every description in bronze and ormolu'.

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