Antique Brass Oil Lamp 19th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Good Quality Heavy Brass Oil Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1117707
Price: 115 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOil Lamps
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass
ColourGold
MotifsTurned pedestal base, Winder knob, Stepped reservoir, Brass burner mechanism
SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian oil lamp stands as a sturdy example of mid nineteenth century lighting utility. Fashioned from heavy brass with a polished gold finish, the piece comprises a circular stepped pedestal foot supporting a central reservoir and a distinct brass burner mechanism fitted with an exposed wick and a small winder knob. The solid construction displays rounded shaping along the upright turning of the pedestal stem, smooth concentric mouldings on the reservoir body, and clean metallic surfaces with no visible dents or structural issues. Measuring 28 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the compact scale makes it suitable for placement on a study mantelpiece or a library side table. Collectors and interior decorators will find this traditional desk accessory fits well within gentleman's library schemes or period interior settings as a decorative accent or mantel display.

FAQs

Maintain unlacquered brass by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a specialised metal polish to remove tarnish when desired. Ensure the wick assembly remains dry and clean if the lamp is kept purely as a decorative item.

Position the lamp on a timber sideboard, mantlepiece, or desk alongside dark wood furniture and leather accessories to anchor a period setting. Pairing warm brass tones against dark or muted paint palettes creates visual depth and historical contrast.

Authenticity can be verified by checking for makers stamps on the burner winder knob, heavy cast construction rather than thin modern sheet metal, and natural wear patterns or tarnish on the brass surface. Threading styles on the burner collar often reflect period manufacturing standards.

These lamps were primarily constructed from cast or turned brass, copper, and iron for structural stability, often featuring glass reservoirs and chimney flues. Internal mechanisms utilized cotton wicks paired with precision-machined brass turning wheels to adjust the flame height.

Victorian oil lamps emerged in the nineteenth century as kerosene and paraffin replaced animal fats, offering a cleaner and brighter light source for domestic interiors. Craftspeople engineered sophisticated burner mechanisms housed within brass bases, creating functional lighting that also served as a decorative status symbol.

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