Victorian Style Brass Hanging Oil Lamp Lower Frame Library Font Holder Parts

Before electric light, hanging library lamps like this one were the centerpiece of many Victorian-era parlors and dining rooms. This is the lower frame of one: a font holder bowl with two fluted scroll arms, long curved straps, an applied floral and leaf garland around the bowl, small scroll feet and a funnel-shaped spout at the bottom. It suits a restorer looking for a lamp frame or parts, or a crafter who wants an ornate brass-colored piece with a lot of character.

Details

• Key facts: brass-colored metal with an aged patina, two fluted scroll arms, strap tips ending in tabs with holes, weight about 1.8 lb.
• This is the frame only, shown as pictured, and it does not include a font, burner, shade or chains.

Condition: Heavy aged patina and a dull finish with some worn spots. There is rust on the strap tips and on the inside plate, and a small hole in the side of the bowl. See photos.

Flaws: Missing pieces, rust.

The photos are part of the description, and it will be packed with care.