in cast white metal, with double wick and adjusters marked, B H Duplex. A very bizarre lamp with a large cockatoo, with red and black glass eyes, perched atop the shell of some sort of turtle-like creature with big ears, bulging eyes, and a long, toothy snout. The shoulders and back of the cockatoo support the lamp and lift off to reveal the brass oil resevoir. Retains much of its original bronze finish. A true conversation piece; 16" high x 7.5" wide x 10.75" deep. Condition:Lacking glass globe, and bird's left eye chipped; else VG.
in cast white metal, with double wick and adjusters marked, B H Duplex. A very bizarre lamp with a large cockatoo, with red and black glass eyes, perched atop the shell of some sort of turtle-like creature with big ears, bulging eyes, and a long, toothy snout. The shoulders and back of the cockatoo support the lamp and lift off to reveal the brass oil resevoir. Retains much of its original bronze finish. A true conversation piece; 16" high x 7.5" wide x 10.75" deep. Condition:Lacking glass globe, and bird's left eye chipped; else VG.
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