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Victorian White Porcelain Owl Oil Lamp
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Victorian White Porcelain Owl Oil Lamp

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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A Victorian white glazed porcelain owl oil lamp, circa 1870, with glass eyes and original oil burner with glass chimney.

40cm high max, the owl itself 19cm high.

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Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Owl Oil Lamp to the Victorian era.

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Description
A Victorian white glazed porcelain owl oil lamp, circa 1870, with glass eyes and original oil burner with glass chimney.

40cm high max, the owl itself 19cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Owl Oil Lamp to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A Victorian white glazed porcelain oil lamp shaped like an owl with glass eyes, a brass burner, and a clear glass chimney.

Victorian White Porcelain Owl Oil Lamp

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A Victorian white glazed porcelain oil lamp shaped like an owl with glass eyes, a brass burner, and a clear glass chimney.
Victorian White Porcelain Owl Oil Lamp
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A Victorian white glazed porcelain oil lamp shaped like an owl with glass eyes, a brass burner, and a clear glass chimney.
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  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsMoulded owl form, Glass eyes, Clear glass chimney, Brass burner mechanism

This Victorian oil lamp takes the form of a white glazed porcelain owl, complete with yellow and black glass eyes, textured feather moulding, and a round base. The burner mechanism is made of brass and supports a clear glass chimney. Set against an orange background in the photograph, the lamp stands 40 cm high in total, with the owl figure measuring 19 cm high. Suitable for display on a mantelpiece, this piece brings period character to a living room, study, or hallway. The white porcelain finish and detailed feathered decoration make it a distinctive example of Victorian lighting design that functions as both a decorative object and a historical conversation piece.

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Victorian novelty oil lamps gained popularity in the late 19th century as decorative yet functional domestic lighting objects. Manufacturers produced glazed porcelain or ceramic bases shaped like animals, figures, or natural forms to appeal to period tastes in interior decor.

These lamps typically feature a moulded porcelain or ceramic body, hand-set glass eyes, a brass or nickel burner mechanism, and a clear blown-glass chimney. The combination of glazed porcelain and metal burner assemblies provided heat resistance and decorative structure.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces often display age-appropriate wear around the brass burner threads, detailed hand-fitted glass eyes, and fine glaze crazing on the ceramic body. Burner thumbwheels often bear period maker stamps or patent marks.

A figurative ceramic lamp functions well as a sculptural object on a bookshelf, sideboard, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary art or modern ceramics. The neutral white porcelain finish allows it to integrate into minimalist and traditional spaces alike.

Clean the glazed porcelain base using a soft dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre towel without abrasive detergents. The removable glass chimney can be washed separately in warm soapy water, while brass fittings should be kept dry to prevent unwanted oxidisation.
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