Opium Lamps, Colonial Period Hong Kong hand-made, hand-blown
A matching pair of Colonial Period Hong Kong hand-made and hand-blown opium lamps. Lamps of this type were originally used to heat. A pipe containing opium was held over the chimney to heat the opium until it vaporized and could be smoked. My father brought this pair back from Hong Kong in 1959 and they were displayed on our mantle along with other Asian art for many years. The body is made from a sheet of stamped thin brass and then assembled by hand.
The body has repousse (hammered from inside out) circular medallion design on all four sides. A unique Chinese character is stamped into each of the 4 flat corner panels.
It has a pierced collar for the glass shade and a wick for lighting. The body rests on four stepped feet. The brass has taken on a darker patina from age. The glass shade is hand blown with many imperfections in the glass.
A stamped mark on the bottom reads HONG KONG. Brass base is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2", and 2 3/4 tall. With the glass chimney in place the lantern is 5 inches tall. Weight: 5 oz each, 10 oz total.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps". The seller is "monschauff" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.- Antique: Yes
- Power Source: Oil
- Size: Small
- Color: Brass
- Material: Brass
- Brand: Handmade
- Design: Asian
- Type: Opium Lamp
- Era: 1950s
- Item Height: 5 in
- Style: Colonial
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong
- Finish: Antique Brass