Antique Figural Bust Kerosene Lamp with Onyx Base Glass Fount Chimney and Queen Ann No 2 Burner
 
A very handsome antique figural kerosene lamp built around a classical female bust stem and mounted on a 5" x 5" onyx base, with a shaped glass fount, a clear chimney, and a marked Queen Ann No. 2 burner. At approximately 20 inches tall overall, it has the kind of vertical presence and sculptural silhouette that makes antique lamps so useful in decorating even before anyone thinks about function.
This is the kind of piece that appeals across categories. Lighting collectors will appreciate the Queen Ann No. 2 burner, which is a recognized standard type still supported by the replacement market. Decorators will like the classical bust, the warm aged metal tones, and the substantial square stone base. Buyers who prefer objects with real age will appreciate the honest surface wear and the sense that this is an old lamp that has lived a life. Public references for figural oil lamps show that decorative examples continue to attract buyers, especially when they retain strong form and present well.
I would still describe it carefully as an antique assembled lamp with period components, because with old kerosene lamps it is common for burners, chimneys, or founts to have been changed over time. That caution actually helps buyers trust what they are looking at.
Condition:
Antique condition with visible age-related wear throughout. Missing wick. Metal components show oxidation, grime, finish wear, and surface loss. The bust has noticeable wear and patina loss in places. The glass fount shows interior discoloration/residue and age wear. Chimney is present and shows normal age wear. Sold as an antique decorative lamp; operational use has not been tested.
Why this lamp stands out:
it has a classical figural bust form,
a complete chimney and burner assembly,
a recognizable Queen Ann No. 2 burner,
a substantial onyx base,
and the kind of sculptural presence that makes it useful as décor even before restoration.
With nearly 5 decades in this industry, we know that a good antique lamp earns its place by presence, and this one certainly has it. If you have any questions about the item you are viewing, please email us and we will be happy to provide answers.