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Georgian Incised Twist Small Oil Lamp
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Georgian Incised Twist Small Oil Lamp

18th century
Description

This is a small Georgian, incised twist, oil lamp (often sometimes 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 7.2 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter at its fullest and measuring 3 cm (1.2 inch) in depth. The reservoir sits on a collar and an incised twist stem with a basal collar, and a conical foot which measures 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter. The lamp is 9 cm (3.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a small white inclusion (probably clinker) in the metal of the bowl dating from manufacture. The lamp rocks slightly on its foot.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 150 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Declaration

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

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SA1167537
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8561
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Description
This is a small Georgian, incised twist, oil lamp (often sometimes erroneously called a lacemaker's lamp) dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1770.

The lamp is in excellent condition for its age.

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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 Georgian lead glass oil lamp featuring a wide flattened reservoir set upon an incised twist stem and flat circular base.
fig 1. Georgian Incised Twist Small Oil Lamp

The lamp has a flattened ovoid reservoir measuring 7.2 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter at its fullest and measuring 3 cm (1.2 inch) in depth. The reservoir sits on a collar and an incised twist stem with a basal collar, and a conical foot which measures 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter. The lamp is 9 cm (3.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a small white inclusion (probably clinker) in the metal of the bowl dating from manufacture. The lamp rocks slightly on its foot.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 150 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
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
SA1167537
Dealers Internal Ref
8561
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Archive I A clear Georgian lead glass oil lamp featuring a wide flattened reservoir set upon an incised twist stem and flat circular base.

Georgian incised twist small oil lamp

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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A clear Georgian lead glass oil lamp featuring a wide flattened reservoir set upon an incised twist stem and flat circular base.
Georgian incised twist small oil lamp
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A clear Georgian lead glass oil lamp featuring a wide flattened reservoir set upon an incised twist stem and flat circular base.
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During the 18th century, British glassmakers developed incised and air-twist stems, applying decorative spiral techniques to functional domestic items including small table oil lamps.

These pieces were hand-blown using heavy lead glass, with stems individually tooled or incised before fusing the fuel reservoir and spreading foot.

Authentic period examples display hand-worked pontil scars on the base, minor glass impurities, and wear patterns consistent with historical usage.

Positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf, clear glass lighting accents introduce texture and historical character through ambient light.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild wash-up liquid, avoiding rapid thermal shifts or abrasive chemicals that cause surface degradation.
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