Lot 52 , A Victorian ormolu mounted Bohemian ruby overlaid glass oil lamp, height 79cm

A Victorian ormolu mounted Bohemian ruby overlaid glass oil lamp,
enamelled with floral sprays on white reserves within gilt decorated ruby glass borders with cut glass reservoir and Hinks and Son mechanism, now fitted for electricity,
height 79cm
£300-500

Condition:
Electric socket has been adapted to fit on top of the oil mechanism, reservoir quite small and is possibly a later replacment, original ormolu mounts now rubbed down mostly to a dull bronze finish, gilding to the column rubbed. Font in good condition with no cracks, we are unable to unscrew the top of stem as it is too stiff.

Sold for £320