{"product_id":"antique-victorian-silver-plated-figural-duplex-oil-lamp-c1890","title":"Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Figural Duplex Oil Lamp c.1890","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA highly decorative antique Victorian oil lamp dating from circa 1890, finely cast in silver-plated metal and designed in an elaborate Renaissance Revival taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining impressive sculptural form, richly modelled classical decoration and an original-style English duplex burner, this substantial lamp would make a striking decorative feature within a library, drawing room, entrance hall or traditionally styled interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAntique Victorian oil lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1880–1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilver-plated metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRenaissance Revival design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstantial urn-shaped body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelief decoration depicting classical putti\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacchic fruiting vines and scrolling foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSculptural side handles with animal-mask terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFluted lower body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative circular pedestal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcanthus leaf and classical border ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnglish duplex twin-wick burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwin independently operated wick controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControls marked “Duplex Palmer” and “Best English Make”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong decorative and architectural presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial urn-shaped body is richly ornamented in relief with a lively Bacchic scene of classical putti surrounded by scrolling foliage, fruiting vines and floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSculptural handles rise from expressive animal-mask terminals, creating a balanced and imposing profile. Beneath, the lower body is decorated with deep fluting before descending to a moulded knop and broad circular pedestal base enriched with acanthus leaves and repeating classical borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section retains an English duplex burner fitted with two independently operated wick controls marked “Duplex Palmer” and “Best English Make.” The twin-wick arrangement was designed to produce a broader and brighter flame than a conventional single-wick lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-plated surface has developed attractive variation and age-related patination, which emphasises the depth and crispness of the cast decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with its burner but presently without a glass chimney or shade, the lamp is offered primarily as a decorative antique. Its sculptural quality and substantial proportions make it particularly effective when displayed on a console table, side cabinet, pedestal or within a collection of antique lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative lighting of this scale and complexity remains desirable among collectors and interior designers, particularly where original period components and strongly modelled classical decoration survive together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64152636129657,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7389.jpg?v=1785838481","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-silver-plated-figural-duplex-oil-lamp-c1890","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}