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This has to be one of the nicest kerosene lamps I've ever owned. Meissen quality and completely hand embellished. The shade is a cranberry to clear frosted and etched one. Fluted top and everything about the lamp is mint. I burn my lamps in the winter-time to take the chill out of the air.
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Thank You Shawn. I have to say it is the best quality of paining I have on any of my kerosene lamps. Michael
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