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Georgian Plain Stem Oil Lamp
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Georgian Plain Stem Oil Lamp

18th century
Sold 29 April 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, plain stem glass oil lamp (sometimes but erroneously called a lacemaker's lamp) dating from the second half of the 18th century. A similar example can be seen in Keith Kelsall's book - "The Open Flame Lamp" on plate Q60.

The lamp is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to both the rim of the bowl and to the rim of the foot consistent with some 200+ years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The lamp has an ovoid-shaped bowl reservoir measuring 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The bowl sits on a plain stem that leads to an upturned "drip tray" foot with a folded over rim that measures 10.5 cm (4.2 inches) in diameter. The lamp is 14 cm (5.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

It weighs 210 g. (~ 7 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

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

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SA1120560
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8131
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Description
This is a Georgian, plain stem glass oil lamp (sometimes but erroneously called a lacemaker's lamp) dating from the second half of the 18th century. A similar example can be seen in Keith Kelsall's book - "The Open Flame Lamp" on plate Q60.

The lamp is in excellent condition for its age.

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It shows age related wear and tear to both the rim of the bowl and to the rim of the foot consistent with some 200+ years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring a bulbous reservoir, a plain vertical stem, and a wide circular foot resting on a reflective surface.
fig 1. Georgian Plain Stem Oil Lamp

The lamp has an ovoid-shaped bowl reservoir measuring 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The bowl sits on a plain stem that leads to an upturned "drip tray" foot with a folded over rim that measures 10.5 cm (4.2 inches) in diameter. The lamp is 14 cm (5.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

It weighs 210 g. (~ 7 1/2 oz.).

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120560
Dealers Internal Ref
8131
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 a bulbous reservoir, a plain vertical stem, and a wide circular foot resting on a reflective surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Plain Stem Oil Lamp

Archive II A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring a bulbous reservoir, a plain vertical stem, and a wide circular foot resting on a reflective surface. View II
Archive III A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring a bulbous reservoir, a plain vertical stem, and a wide circular foot resting on a reflective surface. View III
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring a bulbous reservoir, a plain vertical stem, and a wide circular foot resting on a reflective surface.
Georgian plain stem oil lamp
Ref: SA1120560
A clear glass Georgian oil lamp featuring a bulbous reservoir, a plain vertical stem, and a wide circular foot resting on a reflective surface.
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  • ObjectLighting
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBulbous reservoir, Plain stem, Folded foot, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A Georgian glass oil lamp is a domestic lighting device from the 18th to early 19th century, typically featuring a blown glass reservoir, a plain or knop stem, and a folded foot designed to burn vegetable or whale oil.

These lamps were traditionally hand-blown from lead glass or lime glass, often exhibiting pontil marks on the base, minor bubbles within the metal, and tool marks characteristic of eighteenth-century glassmaking.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight of the glass, the presence of a rough or polished pontil mark on the underside of the foot, natural wear patterns, and the characteristic greyish or bluish hue of period lead metal.

Such pieces function well as decorative objects on mantelpieces, sideboards, or open shelving, where natural light can pass through the clear glass to highlight its historical form.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and immersion of vulnerable fitted parts.
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