Regency Argand bronze whale oil lamp c.1830

A rare and highly decorative Regency Argand whale oil lamp, finely crafted in patinated and gilt bronze and retailed by the prestigious New York firm J. & I. Cox circa 1830.

Richly embellished with classical urn, acanthus and garland motifs, the lamp is further enhanced by a beautifully cast corona hung with sparkling cut crystal prisms, all raised on elegant paw feet.

The Argand burner, an important innovation of the late 18th century, produced a brighter, cleaner flame than traditional oil lamps and became the preferred form of lighting in fashionable homes during the Regency period. J. & I. Cox were among America’s leading luxury lamp retailers, importing high-quality English-made Argand lamps for discerning clientele.

This piece is in excellent condition and has been electrified for modern day living.

An exceptional decorative piece and a rare survivor of early 19th-century lighting.

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