Miniature Oil Lamps
Just Andersen Miniature Oil Lamp in Pewter
Brass, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very small oil lamp made by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Its corpus is made from
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Torchères
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Italian Grand Tour model of a Roman oil lamp, circa 1835,in the manner of Benedetto
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick
Located in Shippensburg, PA
handling, the comfortably cylindrical metal cap at the top lifts to reveal a miniature oil lamp with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$3,400
H 28.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
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Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Meissen Dresden figural porcelain owl miniature oil lamp, maker mark on base as
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Four Cyprian Antiquities 700BC and Framed Export Licences 1937 Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
tear drop glass bottle, a clay oil lamp, miniature black and red clay jug and a small glass vessel
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Antique Early 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Historical Memora...
Materials
Clay, Gesso, Glass, Softwood
Miniature Oil Lamps Collection, 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of 19th century original painted glass and milk glass miniature oil lamps. Sold as a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Lighting
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Italian Bronze Grand Tour Oil Lamp with Greek Theater Mask
Located in Stamford, CT
Grand tour oil lamp modeled after an ancient Roman original, decorated with a wonderful Greek
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
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Danish Art Glass Wall Sconces
Clouds
by Holmegaard, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bend circular wall sconces made from thick hand blown white blister glass. Made/designed at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1980s for the Danish lighting company EL-Lights.
Measur...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
$711
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Danish Copper
Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
$592 / set
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker.
A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Waterford Crystal Eighteen Light Chandelier
An etched crown above a crystal string body leading to a beaded basket with drop crysta...
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
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20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Italian Grand Tour Red Marble Model of Trajan’s Column
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Italian Grand Tour rosso antico red marble model of Trajan’s Column, circa 1840.
Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer exploring Europe, this decorative model colu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral k...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Coral
$656 Sale Price
49% Off
H 12 in W 14 in D 13 in
Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine, scale model of the schooner yacht “America”, the first winner of the America’s Cup. Copper sheathed below the waterline. Mahogany deck, linen sails. Mounted into a brass displa...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
By Everett Fahy, F.J.B. Watson, Carl C. Dauterman
Located in valatie, NY
The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
$1,150 / set
H 11.25 in W 10 in D 7 in
18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair
Offered for sale is a rare matched pair of Continental 18th century terracotta Egyptian Revival sphinxe...
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Antique 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$6,500 Sale Price / set
63% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 11 in
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone.
This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
$16,500
H 30.71 in W 46.86 in D 7.88 in
Vintage American Made Antique Wooden Snow Sled Toboggan
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, Vintage, American Made, Wooden Snow Sled / Toboggan. Bring the whole gang with you on this sleigh ride! The seat is 142" long with the original paint.
Category
20th Century American Primitive Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Correct Woodwork for the Colonial Home (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very useful and interesting pamphlet dating from 1930 which was produced by the Morgan Woodwork Organization to show the designs for Colonial style of Woodwork and how it should be...
Category
Early 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl
By William Wright
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th Century Antique English Georgian pewter porringer soup or stew bowl, dish or cup with crown handle / ear by William Wright of Little Minories, London, England. Wright was e...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Serving Bowls
Materials
Pewter
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
H 1.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in
An Antique Grand Tour Period "Rosso Antico" Red Marble Obelisk Column w/ Flame
Located in New York, NY
A very finely carved 19th century Grand Tour period "Rosso Antico" marble souvenir, including Egyptian Obelisk with a Flame Finial. It is inscribed with gilt Latin lettering describi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$9,500 / set
H 20 in W 4 in D 4 in
Continental Horn and Oak Gun Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19th Century) horn and oak gun cabinet with deer carved pediment.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Horn, Glass
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Questions About Miniature Oil Lamps
- What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022The 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, 2022People 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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.
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