A BRONZE TWO LIGHT COLZA OIL LAMP, BY T. PALMER & CO., BALTIMORE, CIRCA 1844 the central column surmounted by an urn, flanked to either side by oil reservoir and cut-glass shade on a stepped plinth base, later fitted for electricity. 35cm high, 46cm wide, 30cm deep Provenance: Dawesfield House, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Lots 92 - 175 form part of the original contents of Dawesfield, Lewis Lane, Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - an iconic American farmhouse built by Abraham Dawes and by descent through generations of the female line. It served as the Revolutionary Headquarters of General George Washington from 20th October until 2nd November, 1777.

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