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Lamps, Whale Oil, 2 Wicks, Gilt Bronze, Urn, Lion’s Head, Footed Bowl, 1800s

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Lamps

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Whale Oil

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2 Wicks, Gilt Bronze, Urn, Lion’s Head, Footed Bowl, 1800s, 5 1/2 In. illustrated

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2020

Lamps, Whale Oil, 2 Wicks, Gilt Bronze, Urn, Lion’s Head, Footed Bowl, 1800s

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