This Wonderful Victorian Oil Lamp Wall Bracket Is A Real Treasure! It has a Majestic Presence that guards the guiding light of the household. It has been exquisitely executed on a solid brass base metal. The theme for the design, more than likely, has been taken from Grecian Mythology. The Back Plate measures 10 3/4" Length by 5 1/2" Diameter; the Bowl measures 9 1/4" Diameter.
COMMENT: This Is An Ideal Decorator Piece To Catch A Glimpse Into The Sentiment Of The Past! This Piece Could Certainly Add A Romantic Charm To Any Country Cottage, Especially During The Winter Season!
A LITTLE TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
One can just imagine the ambiance of the Victorian Era! Just imagine no electricity! Well, this is how people lit their households, by kerosene oil lamps setting in these wall brackets.
The glow, warmth and atmosphere generated by such lighting techniques most certainly added to that family charm, closeness and warmth whether it was in the living room or large kitchen, when neighbors, friends and relatives gathered for conversation, fun and laughter as the coal stoves heat their houses and fireplaces were aglow with crackling birch logs.
The aroma of fresh bread baking in the oven, the smell of birch billets burning in the fireplace, sleigh bells ringing and horses prancing in the snow outside- all of which lent an air of Victorian sentiment as each room was aglow with such wonderful lighting as the nights turned into days and days into years and eventually to our current times of electrical lighting.
Such an atmosphere of charm and tranquility is but a memory to some of us now and unfortunately no memory for the young of today. So if you buy this piece you can try to live some of the romance and fantasy of cherished Victorian Times. Take a trip into the past!
CONDITION: Excellent!
