Lot 72A

Roman Antiquity Bronze Oil Lamps for Household Lighting

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Roman Antiquity Bronze Oil Lamps for Household Lighting

Estimate: $2,200 - $3,300

Starting Bid: $1,100

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Two ancient Roman bronze alloy oil lamps, used for household illumination. The smaller lamp is cast from a high-lead bronze alloy, lending it weight and stability while burning, while the larger examples is a high-copper alloy. Both feature classic rounded bodies with central filling holes and forward nozzles for wicks, their surfaces now bearing attractive patinas from centuries of burial. Size of larger: 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.6" H (14 cm x 7 cm x 4.1 cm)

Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired between 1990 to 2010

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  • Condition: Smaller has a loss to the handle, but otherwise good condition. The larger lamp has restoration to the handle with visible adhesive residue on the interior.

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