Cast iron & brass oil lamp base · Carlson Fable Collection

Title: Cast iron & brass oil lamp base
Description: 1880? Cast iron & brass oil lamp base. Each of four faces with a fable illustration. 15" diameter. £200 from lampman78 through Ebay, May, '23.

I found this heavy piece of artistry so unusual that I splurged and went after it. We are not much into lantern bases anymore! I am surprised at the inclusion of "Swan and Stork" among the fables pictured on the four faces. I presume that it is the story about the difference between looks and power: only one of these two birds can fly!
Source: £200 from lampman78 through Ebay, May, '23.
Date: 1880?
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