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Dragon Oil Lamp

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
$6,375 Sale Price
25% Off
H 9.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Chinoiserie Large Bronze Electrified Oil Urn Table Lamp, Dragons Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique or vintage large bronze lamp features striking Chinoiserie style urn body with a band of
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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique parlor set of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass Kosmos Brenner oil lamps and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps 
Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps 
Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
$1,330 Sale Price
52% Off
H 16.75 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in

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Antique Aesthetic Movement Parker Electrified GWW Gilt Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement electrified Gone-with-the-wind oil lamp by Parker features brass base
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Oil Floor Lamp, Dragon Motif, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and rare Chinese oil floor lamp offers bronze balustrade form construction with enameled
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Oil Lamp Bronze and Brass Depiction a Dragon with Match Holder 1890s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau oil lamp bronze and brass depiction a dragon 1890s Very nicely detailed Bronze
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Dragon Oil Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand wrought iron oil lamps with dragon motif. All wrought and hand riveted together, the
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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Dragon Oil Sconces
Antique Dragon Oil Sconces
H 18.5 in W 11 in D 15 in

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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
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Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
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Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
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Materials

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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
$10,302
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
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Mid-Century Italian Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
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Mid-Century Italian Murano chandelier
Mid-Century Italian Murano chandelier
$4,114 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 68.9 in Dm 29.53 in
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By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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$82,500
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By Steven Correia
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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Gruppo Luce made by La Murrina Round Amber Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
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Questions About Dragon Oil Lamp
  • 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
    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 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.