During the late 19th and early 20th century houses were lit with candles or oil lamps. The lamps would come in all grades from a cheap utility metal lamp, to elaborate silver or gilt lamp with ornate cut and painted globular shades.
 
This lamp has a hand painted reservoir above a cast iron base with bird decoration and an opaque glass shade and glass chimney. Would have been in a wealthy household.
 
In good condition.
 
Measuring 63cm high