Up for sale is a stunning authentic Victorian-era pedestal kerosene oil lamp. This piece features a vibrant Cranberry Opalescent Swirl (or French Swirl) glass font. The glass is rich in color with a well-defined opalescent white spiral. Notably, the font contains original "seed bubbles" or air bubbles trapped within the glass, a characteristic hallmark of period artisanal glass blowing.

The font is joined to a heavy, clear pressed-glass base in the Paneled Arches pattern. The base features a distinctive scalloped, swirled foot and a paneled stem that beautifully complements the movement of the font's design. It comes complete with a period brass burner.

• Reference: For a similar example of the "Paneled Arches" base and Victorian opalescent fonts, see Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America by Catherine Thuro, Page 214 (and surrounding plates for similar opalescent swirl examples).

Origin: United States

Age: circa 1885–1905

Material: Opalescent Glass, Pressed Glass, Brass

Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or glass sickness. The brass burner shows a natural aged patina. As noted, there are original manufacturing bubbles in the font which add to its authentic period character.

Item dimensions: 9.75" tall (16 1/8" with chimney) × 4.5" wide × 4.5" deep  

Weight of item: 2 lb 2 oz

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