Moore Brothers porcelain oil lamp, late 19th century

A Moore Brothers porcelain oil lamp
late 19th century
the oval porcelain reservoir applied with cactus flowers, above a central tree trunk stem further applied with cactus stalks, surrounded by three cupids making arrows on a tri-form base with Greek key decoration, unmarked, with plain white shade and clear chimney, 64cm overall height, height excluding fittings 32cm
(restored)

Condition Report

Staining to reservoir from use, minor hairline cracks to base. Full restoration with respraying to the lower half of the lamp including all three figures, their forges and the central column. At least two of the figures appear to have been previously broken and reattached. Small cracks to base which have been partly stabilised.

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