Bidspirit auction | Kerosene lamp, 19th century, gil

Kerosene lamp, 19th century, gil - Kerosene lamp, 19th century, gilded and enameled bronze, onyx, and glass. Round base of light-colored onyx, surmounted by three legs shaped as lion’s paws; central section as a vase with an onyx element. Bronze partially covered with champlevé enamel. Oil reservoir at top of red glass, polychromatic decoration. Burner at top non-functional, prepared for conversion to electric. Worn, H. 55 cm