Lot 486
  • 486

Regency twin branch oil lamps by Hancock & Co circa 1820

Estimate
500 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • Brass
  • each 42cm. high; 1ft. 5in.
sixteen, each tin reserve with pierced letter H and adjustable branches with die stamp for Hancock & Co, Hotspur Street, London, manufacturers (16)

Literature

Possibly Chatsworth Inventory, 1892, p. 23 stored in The Landing Cupboard and recorded as 15 Double hanging colza lamps

Condition

Fair condition and some corrosion throughout. Many losses and damage especially to the candle nozzles and the lids.
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