Vintage Brass Whale Oil Lamp, Tabletop Snotneus Lamp with Lid

The lamp was most likely used at someone's home, providing light by burning vegetable or whale oil. It was mostly popular in the Netherlands, England and other countries across Europe. These lamps originated in Holland and were called Snotneus due to its design and function. They were quite messy to operate as excess oil would often drip into the reservoir beneath the container resembling a leaky nose for which it was named. Possibly from the turn of the century but could have been made up to the 1950s as a decorative piece. Now many people use them as a decorative piece or as a watering can for smaller plants. Approximate dimensions: Standing at 8.75" inches tall at the top of its knob 6.5" inches from the handle to the spout tip Base is 3.75" across The colors in photos may vary slightly depending on your monitor. Please note: Being vintage pieces, these item/s have been previously enjoyed and well-loved over the years. So they may have picked up the odd scuff or light signs of use, or marks that tell the story of their journey on their way to you. I believe it adds to their inherent charm and value. Everything I sell has being thoroughly inspected and must meet a high standard of vintage quality and condition; please check each listing photos and condition section for its own customized, item related description. I try my best to describe any flaws