Antique Five Burner Lucerne Whale Oil Lamp with Napoleon I Fireplace Screen Shade signed doorstop adding a tactile texture that

adding a tactile texture that invites touch and further accentuates their historical charm

and dappled sunlight

well-developed patina acquired over nearly two centuries

showing light surface wear to the leather consistent with age and normal use

with some verdigris and surface wear consistent with age

Antique Five Burner Lucerne Whale Oil Lamp with Napoleon I Fireplace Screen Shade signed doorstop adding a tactile texture thatThis extraordinary antique lucerne whale oil lamp is an impressive surviving example of early lighting design, dramatically enhanced with a rare and highly decorative fireplace screen shade. The five burner lucerne formoriginally designed for efficient, steady illuminationrests on an ornate cast iron stand, while the upper portion supports a stained and painted glass screen featuring an image of Napoleon I at its center. The surrounding blue, gold,