Rare 19th Century French Brass Whale Oil Lamp by Gardon Macon 1840-1860

Title: Rare Antique Mid-19th Century French Brass Whale Oil Lamp by Gardon Macon 1840-1860 Fully Functional Mechanism. Price. €90 offers Description. Great Christmas Gift rare Antique still functions perfectly a perfect heirloom. For sale is a premium, authentic mid-19th century mechanical fluid lamp crafted by the renowned French foundry Gardon in Macon, France. Dating specifically to the pre-petroleum era circa 1840s–1860s, this open-flame artifact is a stunning piece of domestic and industrial history from the mid-Victorian era. Unlike later kerosene lamps, this heavy whale oil or lard lamp requires no glass chimney. It utilizes a specialized vertical brass wick tube. The internal gear tracking carriage stamped distinctly on the adjustment wheel with the iconic royal crown and maker monogram is in fully operational condition, rolling wicks up and down perfectly without jamming. The construction features heavy, hand-finished detailing, including a beautiful hand-soldered collar junction at the adjustment stem and concentric lathe-turned tooling rings beneath the base. The piece has been meticulously cleaned and hand-polished to accent its beautiful, glowing gold brass character while preserving its historic manufacturing marks. Specifications: Manufacturer: Gardon (Macon, France) Stamped on wick-adjuster wheel. Era: Mid-19th Century . (1840 to1860) Material: Solid Cast & Spun Brass. Height: 30 cm Base Diameter: 11 cm Weight: 24.75 oz thats 701 grams (substantial, heavy-gauge antique casting). Condition: Excellent antique condition. Fully functional mechanical wick carriage with unjammed internal tracking gears. The brass structure is completely solid with no structural splits or repairs. Cleaned and hand-polished to a premium, display-ready finish. A pristine, functional time capsule perfect for serious antiquarian collectors or historic home decor. Payment & Delivery: Payment: I accept PayPal or Revolut. Delivery: Free tracked postage nationwide via An Post, or available for collection for free. PM for Details. #AntiqueLighting #WhaleOilLamp #GardonMacon #VictorianAntique #IrishAntiques #BrassAntiques #VintageIreland #AnPost #Revolut Accepted #lamp #solidfuel #Brassware