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Hand Painted Oil/ Paraffin Lamp
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Hand Painted Oil/ Paraffin Lamp

19th century
Description

Wonderful hand painted Victorian oil/ paraffin lamp in excellent condition. This beautiful lamp has a vesta opal shade, a clear funnel and a burner section with twin adjusters. It's hand painted reservoir sits on a brass shaped stand with ceramic base. Stunning piece of history that will light up any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Paraffin Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1049388
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3198
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Description
Wonderful hand painted Victorian oil/ paraffin lamp in excellent condition. This beautiful lamp has a vesta opal shade, a clear funnel and a burner section with twin adjusters. It's hand painted reservoir sits on a brass shaped stand with ceramic base. Stunning piece of history that will light up any room.
Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Paraffin Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049388
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3198
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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An antique Victorian paraffin oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass reservoir, a brass fluted stem, a white opaline shade, and a circular wooden plinth base.
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Archive I An antique Victorian paraffin oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass reservoir, a brass fluted stem, a white opaline shade, and a circular wooden plinth base.

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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An antique Victorian paraffin oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass reservoir, a brass fluted stem, a white opaline shade, and a circular wooden plinth base.
Hand Painted Oil/ Paraffin Lamp
Ref: SA1049388
An antique Victorian paraffin oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass reservoir, a brass fluted stem, a white opaline shade, and a circular wooden plinth base.
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Paraffin oil lamps gained widespread popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century as a cleaner and brighter alternative to earlier whale oil and tallow lamps. They became central lighting features in Victorian homes prior to the electrification of domestic spaces.

These lamps typically combine brass or cast iron for the base and burner mechanisms, while reservoirs and shades were crafted from pressed, blown, or hand-painted glass. Plinths were often made from turned wood or slate to provide stability.

Authentic pieces generally feature stamped brass burner mechanisms with wick adjustment knobs, hand-painted motifs with slight variations, original glass chimneys, and heavy cast bases designed for balance.

A period oil lamp works well as a decorative accent on a wooden sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece. Pairing the warm brass tones and hand-painted glass with contemporary neutral textures creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust glass components regularly with a microfibre cloth and clean shade interiors using warm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive chemicals on hand-painted surfaces. Brass elements should be gently wiped clean to preserve their natural patina.
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