pair of late 19th century petroleum lamps In streaked pewter, of baluster form, decorated with medallions showing the profile of the Emperor Napoleon III, the Empress Eugénie and the Imperial Prince in gilded metal, eagles perched on the shoulder, the neck decorated with an openwork design bearing the imperial numerals and animated by bees; mounted electrically. H. 61 cm Provenance : Former Christopher Forbes collection Sale on 6 March 2016, lot 221 A pair of late 19th century petroleum lamps