Exuding raw material presence, this antique cast brass fat lamp features a organic hearth-style form paired with a overhead arch handle and an attached wrought brass hook and wick pick tool. Exhibiting classic European open-reservoir lighting design traditions, open pan grease lamps of this construction were engineered to burn tallow, lard, or fish oils across rural households and workshop settings. The patinated brass metalware and hand-incised geometric accents along the handle base highlight historic artisan brass-founding techniques.

Physical Description

• Form & Body: Heavy cast brass open reservoir with an extended front wick channel spout and arched overhead loop handle.

• Accessories: Suspended wire link supporting a dual-purpose wrought brass hanging hook and wick pick tool with decorative hook terminals.

• Construction & Joining: Riveted construction featuring flush-peened rivet ends securing the handle uprights to the basin.

• Surface Decoration: Hand-chiseled/stamped diamond geometric decorative notch patterns along the lower arch handle upright.

• Base Details: Flat, unpolished underside showing original turned/milled finishing rings, central sprue mark, and exposed peened brass rivet heads.

• Finish & Patina: Original unpolished antique surface displaying authentic dark brass age patina and natural verdigris copper oxidation in crevices.

Condition Report

• Structural Integrity: Solid, intact condition with no cracks, fractures, or missing structural elements. The suspended hook/wick pick and linking ring move freely and function properly.

• Surface & Finish: Deep, natural aged brass patina with scattered spots of authentic green copper verdigris oxidation inside the reservoir basin and along the rim.

• Wear: Expected light surface friction marks, minor casting irregularities, and historical patination consistent with age and domestic use.

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