Lot 007 - Antique Solid Brass Lion and Sunburst Gas Wall Fixture Backplate with Threaded Mouth Opening, 7-5/8" L

Lot 007 - Antique Solid Brass Lion and Sunburst Gas Wall Fixture Backplate with Threaded Mouth Opening, 7-5/8" LAntique solid brass gas wall fixture backplate in the form of a lion's head surrounded by a radiating sunburst. The lion's open mouth features a threaded central opening sized to accept a gas lamp jet or burner tip. Mounting holes are present at the tips of the rays for wall attachment. The threaded opening and its small diameter are consistent with a gas fitting rather than a water pipe connection, and the decorative sunburst surround suggests an

including fittings and Welsbach products

so it is considerably dirty and dusty from decades of storage

though is very dirty

and is a great candidate for repainting

and the mask has some minor cracks around the edges

The stand visible in the photographs is not included

Included are a green-bordered tray reading "Drink Delicious Coca-Cola" depicting a woman in a large feathered hat with a rose

Presented in a gold-tone frame with wood backing and hanging wire

weight 180 pounds

one trap bears a stamped letter "A" on the trigger pan

Assorted sizes

housed in a Greek key decorated gesso frame