April 8, 2024
Opalescent Vaseline Tall Oil Lamp, Art Nouveau, White Shade, ca 1900
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Up for auction is an outstanding example of late 19thcentury opalescent vaseline glass, marble and metal. The font, or reservoir, is in opalescent vaseline, is perfect, and has vertical and horizontal opalescent geometric patterns. The font measures about 6" wide and just over 4" high to the base of the collar. The font has no chips, cracks or repairs. I believe the collar to be original. The font screws into the base, which is authentic marble with rose hues and in an Art Nouveau motif. The base is at least 100 years old, and is from the same period as the font and is complete and original. The metal parts are a mix of brass, tin, and pewter. The font glass is from about 1900. I found it in Sweden over 10 years ago. It could be Swedish or Danish. The shade is tissue-thin white milk glass and is also from the very early 20th century and could be as old as late 1800's. It has a 7 1/4" fitter size and its about that high as well. It is in extra fine, perfect condition, with no damage, cracks, blemishes, or roughness in the fitter rim or top rim. I bought it in Sweden as new-old stock and I've had it a long time. The burner is authentic and original equipment and in good condition. The shade fitter ring is from the mid 20th century and although it is the right size for the shade, its not 100 years old or a true antique. It fits nicely
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