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Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
By Vincenzo Campana
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
By Vincenzo Campana
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Carlo Pignatari - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Carlo Pignatari (18th century). The etching
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Carlo Pignatari - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Carlo Pignatari (18th century). The etching
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Boucheron Parcel Gilt Silver Vase and Oil Lamp circa 1880
By Fréderic Boucheron
Located in New York, US
Our important parcel-gilt and patinated silver and glass-mounted vase and matching oil lamp were
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1880s French Greek Revival Antique Oil Lamps

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Silver

Oil Lamp With Women Head - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Women Head from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Medusa, Cupid - Etching by Francesco Giomignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Medusa, Cupid and Poseidon from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamps " Sun and Boat" - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamps " Sun and Boat" from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Pegasus, Cupid - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Pegasus, Cupid, and Medusa from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamps With Fighting Soldiers - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamps With Fighting Soldiers from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamps With Hermes God - Etching by Carlo Pignatari - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamps With Hermes God from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by C
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Animals Head - Etching by Giovanni Guerra - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Animals Head from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Surgical Objects and Oil Lamp - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Surgical Objects and Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Pair French Lavender Opaline Oil Table Lamps Electrified
Located in Palm Springs, CA
oil lamps now electrified. The base and fittings are all solid brass recently cleaned and lacquered
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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Victorian Porcelain Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian Duplex oil lamp with porcelain hand-painted reservoir on brass base; later adapted to
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

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Porcelain, Parchment Paper

Outstanding quality large antique Victorian oi lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality brass oil lamp with a pretty
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19th Century British Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

19th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Grand Tour bronze oil lamp in the ancient Roman style with dolphin handles. The
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Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Oil Lamps

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Bronze

Grand Tour Candlestick Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An electrified 19th century Italian Grand Tour oil lamp. Measurements: Height of body:16" Diameter
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19th Century Italian Antique Oil Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Bohemian Overlay Lamp
Located in London, GB
oil lamp to electric.
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1850s French Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century gilt brass converted oil lamp or lantern, featuring a Neoclassical delphin
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Oil Lamp to Hang - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The etching
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp to Hang - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Filippo de Grado (1705-1780). The etching belongs to
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp to Hang - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Filippo de Grado (1705-1780). The etching belongs to
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Filippo de Grado (1705-1780). The etching
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp to Hang - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Filippo de Grado (1705-1780). The etching belongs to
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamp to Hang - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Filippo de Grado (1705-1780). The etching belongs to
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Gustave de Smet Still Life with Oil Lamp and Fruit Oil on Board 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gustave de Smet 'Still Life with Oil Lamp and Fruit' Oil on Board, Belgium, 1930s. Gustave
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Oil Lamps

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Paint

Art Nouveau Brass Lamp Base
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau brass oil lamp base converted for electricity. Late 19th Century. Very good
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Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Pair 19th Century French Green Opaline Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of 19th Century French opaline oil lamps feature gilt grape leaf design decoration, and
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Oil Lamp With Heads of Animals - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Heads of Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Silvanus Roman God On Oil Lamp - Etching by Carlo Pignatari - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Silvanus Roman God On Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Pompeian Style Oil Lamps With Anima - Etching by Fernando Strina - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pompeian Style Oil Lamps With Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Oil Lamps With Cupid and Animals - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamps With Cupid and Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Half Moon Oil Lamps With Cupid - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Half Moon Oil Lamps With Cupid and Artemis from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

W. A. S. Benson Arts Crafts copper brass lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Stylish original Arts & Crafts brass & copper converted oil lamp by W. A. S. Benson.
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Late 18th Century French Metal Lamp
By Maison de L Aluminium
Located in Copenhagen, K
Converted oil lamp from "Maison de Laluminium" in Paris. Very nice ornamented bronze, brass and
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Metal

Napoleon III Period Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Napoleon III period porcelain oil lamp with gilt Greek key decoration and bronze mounts
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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

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Ormolu

Japanese Bronze Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful 19th century oil lamp wired for electricity in early 20th century. See artist
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19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

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Bronze

French Empire Tole Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 19th century French oil lamp with original painted finish wired for electrical use
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19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

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Metal

Porcelain Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's porcelain table lamps in the form of oil lamps with brass accents
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1920s French Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

19th Century English Silver and Crystal Columnar Form Banquet lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed and unusually large English columnar form oil lamp features a cut crystal font
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

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Silver Plate

Victorian Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Originally an oil lamp with decorated font over a Corinthian capitol and fluted columnar support
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Large Floor Lamp in Solid Crystal and Wrought Iron, Working on Oil
Located in Paris, FR
Large floor lamp in solid crystal and wrought iron, working on oil. Traditionally placed at the
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1880s English Antique Oil Lamps

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Oil Lamp With Heads of Animals - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Heads of Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Pair of Celadon Chinese Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique celadon French oil lamps made with Chinese porcelain. Bronze doré bases and bases
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oil Lamps

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Bronze

Rare Antique Fostoria Etched Satin Glass GWTW Parlor Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian Art Nouveau Fostoria converted Gone with the Wind parlor oil lamp. Pierced
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Oil Lamps

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Brass

Rare Pair of French Empire Dore Bronze Genie Oil lamps w/ Medusa Masks
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of French Empire Period (Circa 1810) Dore Bronze Genie Oil lamps of finest quality
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1810s French Empire Antique Oil Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Good quality French bronze Rococo oil lamp base, converted to electric. PAT tested for the U.K
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1830s French Antique Oil Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of American Victorian Silver Plate Eagle Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian-style (19th Century) silver plate eagle base oil lamps mounted for
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

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Silver Plate

Single Antique French Art Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French art glass oil lamp converted to electric with bronze detailing. Measurements
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Early 1900s French Antique Oil Lamps

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Art Glass

Aesthetic Movement Victorian Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
stem. This was originally an oil lamp wired for electricity some years ago.
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Mid-19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Oil Lamps

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Porcelain

Oil Lamp - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
By Vincenzo Campana
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Light is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

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Etching

Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note lamp shades NOT included. Pair of Antique silver plated table lamps. Originally oil
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Early 20th Century English Empire Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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Antique Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique oil lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique oil lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oil lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Joseph Hinks Sons, Gagneau Paris and Messenger and Sons each produced beautiful antique oil lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oil Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,648, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Oil Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.