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Lot 456
Antique Hinks & Son’s Brass Oil Lamp Font c.1890
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£35.00
Sold 27 Jan 2026 · Huge Collection of Fine Art, Antique Furniture, Jewellery and Collectables
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Title:Antique Hinks & Son’s Brass Oil Lamp Font c.1890
Description:
Antique Hinks & Son’s Brass Oil Lamp Font c.1890
A fine quality late Victorian brass oil lamp font with its original Hinks & Son’s patent duplex burner, dating to around 1890–1900.
The burner retains both thumb wheels, each decorated with the maker’s distinctive ship trade mark—the well-known Hinks galleon emblem signifying authenticity and quality.
The body is formed in heavy spun brass of rounded shape with a screw filler cap and crimped seam, typical of Hinks manufacture.
A clean, well-proportioned example suitable for restoration or display.
Dimensions: 13 × 13 × 16 cm (height)
Condition: Good antique condition overall.
A few small dinks and light surface marks to the brass consistent with age and use.
Some tarnish and minor discolouration to the burner crown, as shown.
Untested and offered as a decorative collector’s piece.
Antique Hinks & Son’s Brass Oil Lamp Font c.1890
A fine quality late Victorian brass oil lamp font with its original Hinks & Son’s patent duplex burner, dating to around 1890–1900.
The burner retains both thumb wheels, each decorated with the maker’s distinctive ship trade mark—the well-known Hinks galleon emblem signifying authenticity and quality.
The body is formed in heavy spun brass of rounded shape with a screw filler cap and crimped seam, typical of Hinks manufacture.
A clean, well-proportioned example suitable for restoration or display.
Dimensions: 13 × 13 × 16 cm (height)
Condition: Good antique condition overall.
A few small dinks and light surface marks to the brass consistent with age and use.
Some tarnish and minor discolouration to the burner crown, as shown.
Untested and offered as a decorative collector’s piece.
Condition: Used
Location
Category: Antiques
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