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Georgian Incised Twist Stem Small Oil Lamp
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Georgian Incised Twist Stem Small Oil Lamp

18th century
Sold 23 March 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a small Georgian, incised twist, oil lamp (often erroneously called a lacemaker's lamp) dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1770.

The lamp is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the foot which is nicely striated as is the bowl.

The lamp has a flattened ovoid reservoir measuring 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter at its fullest and measuring 2.7 cm (1.1 inch) in depth. The reservoir sits on a collar and an incised twist stem with a basal collar, and a conical foot which measures 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The lamp is 8.5 cm (3.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 145 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Oil Lamp to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1022356
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6784
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Description
This is a small Georgian, incised twist, oil lamp (often erroneously called a lacemaker's lamp) dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1770.

The lamp is in excellent condition for its age.

“
This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It has a rough pontil mark on the foot which is nicely striated as is the bowl.

fig 1. A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring an incised twist stem and a wide circular reservoir set upon a domed foot.
fig 1. Georgian Incised Twist Stem Small Oil Lamp

The lamp has a flattened ovoid reservoir measuring 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter at its fullest and measuring 2.7 cm (1.1 inch) in depth. The reservoir sits on a collar and an incised twist stem with a basal collar, and a conical foot which measures 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The lamp is 8.5 cm (3.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 145 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Oil Lamp to the 18th Century.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022356
Dealers Internal Ref
6784
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring an incised twist stem and a wide circular reservoir set upon a domed foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Incised Twist Stem Small Oil Lamp

Archive II A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring an incised twist stem and a wide circular reservoir set upon a domed foot. View II
Archive III A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring an incised twist stem and a wide circular reservoir set upon a domed foot. View III
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring an incised twist stem and a wide circular reservoir set upon a domed foot.
Georgian incised twist stem small oil lamp
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A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring an incised twist stem and a wide circular reservoir set upon a domed foot.
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  • ObjectLighting
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsIncised twist stem, Circular reservoir, Domed foot base
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A Georgian glass oil lamp is a historical domestic lighting device produced during the Georgian era, typically utilizing vegetable oil or whale oil with a floating wick inside a glass reservoir.

These lamps were handcrafted from lead glass or potash glass, often featuring blown reservoirs combined with moulded or incised twist stems and conical foot bases.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, and manufacturing characteristics typical of 18th or early 19th-century glasshouse production.

An antique oil lamp functions effectively as a decorative tabletop object on a mantelpiece, side table, or bookshelf, adding historical texture to modern spaces.

Antique glass should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials to protect the delicate surface.
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