The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss

Antique Gone with the Wind Style Hand Painted Floral Double Globe Oil Lamp With Damage

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Start price: $5

Estimated price: $150 - $250

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Description

An antique double globe oil lamp, commonly referred to as a Gone with the Wind style lamp. The lamp is constructed with an opal glass font and matching spherical globe shade, each decorated with a hand painted floral motif of pink and red roses set against a blue and white gradient background. The glass components are joined by a brass burner assembly and font collar. The burner features a circular wick adjuster knob with a textured rim, though the lettering on the knob is not legible. The lamp retains its original oil configuration and includes a clear glass chimney. The entire assembly sits upon a four-footed cast metal base featuring an openwork foliate and shell design.Total height to the top of the chimney: 23 1/2 inchesWidth of font at the widest point: 7 1/2 inchesBase width: 7 1/2 inches.