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Chinese bronze Fengshui Dragon boat Statue converted Plume & Atwood duplex oil lamp 25" high

By Ken@, 9 May, 2024
Description

Folk China Bronze Feng shui Auspicious Dragon Boat Loong Ship Statue Converted from an antique oil lamp sporting vintage 1880's era Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company Duplex dual oil , kerosene burner controls - unique . The Globe and Lantern with the original cloth sail add a unique style I have not encountered before - It was obtained by my grandmother on a trip to China and the Orient before I was born

Category
Asian Art
Medium
item is Bronze - very heavy

it was converted from oil to electric
Distinguishing marks
I don't see or possibly don't recognize any makers marks.
It does have the original Plume & Atwood duplex oil lamp adjusting round knobs

I have it on Ebay but from my research i believe it to be much more than i listed it at
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
25" high about 17" long about 12" wide
Date Period
From my research and i'm not an expert at all i found the Plume and Atwood knobs to be around 1880 but i cannot confirm
Weight
about 19 lbs
History
handed down from grandmother who i was told purchased it on a trip to China & the Orient before I was born and i'm over 70
eBay Auction Link
https://www.ebay.com/itm/355688509912?itmmeta=01HXF7CQ40N5W5D9H4X8Z45J0G&hash=i…
Price
I'm open - would like your opinions of value
Price Paid (If known)
unknown handed down to me
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Ken@

1 year ago

more details of exactly what it is and when and where made and v

I'm not sure of its real value and hope someone can give me you advise and expertise --All my relatives who could help me with more details are gone.

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