Up for sale is an exceptional, fully authentic pair of mid-19th-century American pewter whale oil stand lamps crafted by renowned pewterer Freeman Porter of Westbrook, Maine (active c. 1835–1860).

This matched pair stands approximately 8.5 inches tall with generous 4.25-inch circular stepped bases. Both lamps feature elegant tulip/urn-form oil fonts mounted on multi-baluster turned stems. Each lamp retains its original drop-in/threaded double-tube whale oil burner assembly complete with original woven wicks intact.

The underside of each base features a crisp, fully legible circular maker's touchmark reading "F. PORTER / WESTBROOK" encircling a central rectangular box die-stamped "No. 1".

Origin & Age:

• Maker: Freeman Porter

• Location: Westbrook, Maine, USA

• Date: Circa 1835–1860 (Antebellum Period)

Material: Pewter (tin alloy) with brass/tin-plate wick tube assemblies.

Dimensions & Weight:

• Height: ~8.5 inches (21.6 cm)

• Base Diameter: ~4.25 inches (10.8 cm)

• Combined Weight: 712 grams (1 lb 9.1 oz)

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition relative to age and material softness. The pewter displays a soft, authentic unpolished silvery-grey patina with light surface handling wear, minor surface oxidation, and soft rim contact marks as expected on early pewter. Both bases sit stable and flat. One whale oil burner seems frozen so didn't attempt to remove it. No cracks, major denting, or modern solder repairs detected.

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