Regency gilt metal oil lamps possibly by Hancock & Rixon circa 1820

ten, each with a reserve in the form of an urn, some with adjusting tap leading to a filament, most later converted to electricity and some losses (10)

Damage throughout with sections detached or missing. The gilt bronze has surface corrosion.
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Similar lamps are still to be found in the theatre at Chatsworth. One of the lamps was exhibited as Country House Lighting 1660-1890, held at Temple Newsam, Leeds in 1992, no. 70