{"product_id":"4-27-26-rotating-double-wick-pewter-whale-oil-lamp","title":"Late Byzantine Bronze Rotating Double-Spout Lucerna","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly interesting and rare Byzantine-era Rotating Bronze Double-Spout Lucerna (Venetian Lamp). Acquired in Belgium. Circa 1700 (possibly earlier). Patterned outer edge, with 3 beaded rings cast into the lid terminating in an acorn-style finial. Unpolished with patina as origally acquired. Semi-circular rack on bottom of fount. The font is lifted up and rotated, when released the teeth engage a steel tooth at the base of the yolk. Turned, bronze stem on circular base with semi-raised edge. Two double-lipped spout (this was prominent in many bronze lucerna's from 600-1600). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze extinguisher and tweezers are attached by  hand-made link-chain. A rounded 5\" base supports ornately knurled-tube with adjustable housing for reservoir kettle. Topped by an ovular handle for ease of use. Originally used with whale oil which was an expensive necessity of the day;  this tiltable angled lucerna ensures the oils' maximum.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome \u0026amp; scarce complete original piece- fully functional as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 13.75\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Diameter: 5.00\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 lb. 14.5 oz. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor Haus Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53354003857707,"sku":"SLP0012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/1863\/0443\/files\/28CBB45C-94DD-40ED-8CCB-CC616E37C5AF.jpg?v=1777295472","url":"https:\/\/taylorhausgalleries.com\/fr-ca\/products\/4-27-26-rotating-double-wick-pewter-whale-oil-lamp","provider":"Taylor Haus Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}