Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

GBP 2,475.00

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Object Description

A decorative Italian Grand Tour model of a Roman oil lamp, circa 1835,in the manner of Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1870).

Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer exploring Europe, this zoomorphic oil lamp’s pale orange shade of marble is beautifully contrasted with a black marble pedestal and further raised on a breccia marble base. Features include a spout that resembles the head of a boar and an intricately handcarved scallop pattern bowl.

An interesting ornament for a bookshelf, side table or desk! One can only image the story it has lived…

Base: 10 x 10 cm (3.93in square)

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Has never had a handle. Chip to one corner of pedestal. Chip to one corner of the breccia marble base.

Object Details

Dealer Opening Times

We are open weekly as follows:

Monday
8.00 - 16.00
Tuesday
8.00 - 16.00
Wednesday
8.00 - 16.00
Thursday
8.00 - 16.00
Friday
8.00 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Dealer Contact

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+44(0) 1981 541 155
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+44(0) 7786 916 288
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uk-heritage.co.uk
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Dealer Location

FROM THE M50 / ROSS-ON-WYE

At the end of the M50, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50). Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles and take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, signed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

FROM A49 HEREFORD

Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow, there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 signed Wormelow / Monmouth. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

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