Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light oil derrick MM - 9962 - 070924

MM - 9962 - 070924

likely an advertising mascot

the mechanism raises the weighted hammer

Modeled after the original plaster mask taken by Leonard Volk in 1860

The horse on this piece was a common addition to pieces like this at the turn of the century

Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light oil derrick MM - 9962 - 070924Whimsical figural hanging light modeled as a flying cherub suspended horizontally from a short length of chain, arms outstretched to grasp a frosted glass tulip form shade. The putto's body is fully sculpted in the round, with softly defined musculature, curled hair, and an expressive upward gaze that lends movement and charm to the piece. The surface retains its original gilt paint finish, now showing age appropriate variation that highlights the