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Lot 651: A clear glass paraffin table lamp with moulded hobnail pattern and brass burner
A traditional fuel-burning table lamp featuring a clear glass reservoir decorated with a moulded hobnail or beaded pattern. The lamp is equipped with a brass burner assembly and a wick adjustment wheel bearing indistinct markings. It is topped with a clear glass chimney of bulbous form tapering to a flared rim. A cotton wick remains present within the assembly.
Condition report:
The item is in good condition. No chips or cracks are visible to the glass reservoir or the chimney. The brass components exhibit a natural aged patina and some surface tarnish.
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