COPPER OIL LAMP BASE C 1890

Hi, Offered here is a copper base to an oil lamp c 1890. There aren’t any holes in the metal in spite of the oxidation and some rust that you see. No leaks. The total height of this piece to the tip of the burner is just about 13 inches. This needs some copper polish, a chimney, a shade, a wick and some TLC. Originally, this may have had a 9 – 10 inch diameter ball shade, or, a half shade. Either one would look great set off by the copper base. The cap is included with this as can be seen in the photos. Sale includes what you see in the photos, the base only. What you see in the photos is exactly what you will receive. 

It looks a bit crooked but only because of the way the stand is set that it sits on. The green is simple oxidation that happens with copper over time. The bottom is a metal that rusts. This can all be easily cleaned up. I don’t see any identifying manufacturer anywhere on the base or associated parts. Being sold “as is” and “as found”. This may come in handy soon with all the current problems we’ve having finding items we need and if something happens to our electric power. The copper content is worth quite a bit on its own merit! This is truly a virgin find as it was found in a far corner of the attic and had been there for many years. This is untouched and leaves the buyer his own way to restore this to use.

QUESTIONS? Please ask them now before you buy this. Buyer pays shipping & handling fees. Handling fees are included in the shipping fee advertised. Tracking is included. No international sales, domestic sales only. No returns. You are buying this “as is”.