It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
...I think this one is from a high status house and so would not be in constant use....the lamp would be run on fish oil or vegetable oil and the wicks laid in the "rest" with one end in the oil....beautifully decorated with punchwork, which you find on Dutch chambersticks of this period....
Continental - Dutch / Spanish. C1760-80.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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