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Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880
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Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880

19th century
Description

You are viewing a collectable Victorian oil lamp circa 1880

Great for that Victorian parlor look

This piece was designed for a time before electricity when lamps were fueled by oil

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Offered in great condition

Our showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment

Height: 66 CM / 26 Inches

Width: 18 CM / 7 Inches

Depth: 18 CM / 7 Inches

Weight: 3.1 KG

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Oil Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181051
Description
You are viewing a collectable Victorian oil lamp circa 1880

Great for that Victorian parlor look

This piece was designed for a time before electricity when lamps were fueled by oil

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

fig 1. A Victorian oil lamp with a fluted brass column, hand-painted yellow glass reservoir, opaline globe shade, and clear glass chimney.
fig 1. Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880

Offered in great condition

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Our showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment.
Canonbury Antiques

Height: 66 CM / 26 Inches

Width: 18 CM / 7 Inches

Depth: 18 CM / 7 Inches

Weight: 3.1 KG

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Oil Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181051
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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A Victorian oil lamp with a fluted brass column, hand-painted yellow glass reservoir, opaline globe shade, and clear glass chimney.
Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880
Ref: SA1181051
A Victorian oil lamp with a fluted brass column, hand-painted yellow glass reservoir, opaline globe shade, and clear glass chimney.
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  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Opaline Glass, Glass
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsFluted column, Moulded floral scrollwork, Globe shade, Step-moulded base
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian oil lamp from 1880 functions as a decorative table light made from brass, opaline glass, and glass. The structure includes a clear glass chimney positioned above a round pale yellow opaline globe shade, a central brass burner mechanism with turn keys, and a hand-painted bright yellow glass reservoir decorated with moulded floral scrollwork. Below the reservoir sits a fluted brass column rising from an embossed circular base mounted on a black step-moulded plinth. The whole object stands 66 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a distinctive decorative accent on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or console table within a living room, hallway, or study. The combination of polished metalwork and coloured glass creates visual texture suitable for period settings or eclectic interior schemes. It operates as a static decorative accessory today, referencing nineteenth-century lighting design without its original functional fuel system.

FAQs

Victorian oil lamps are domestic lighting fixtures manufactured during the reign of Queen Victoria, typically operating on paraffin or kerosene. They characteristically incorporate cast brass fittings, fluted columns, and decorative glass reservoirs paired with matching or opaque glass shades.

These lamps were constructed using solid brass or bronze bases, combined with moulded, blown, or hand-painted glass components. High-status examples frequently featured opaline glass, cranberry glass, or hand-painted porcelain reservoirs.

Authentic period lamps feature heavy brass castings, original burner mechanisms often stamped with maker marks, natural patina on metal surfaces, and hand-finished glass elements with minor irregularities typical of period manufacturing techniques.

A Victorian oil lamp serves as a focal accent on a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece. It complements period-inspired schemes or adds historical contrast when positioned in minimalist or contemporary settings.

Glass components should be cleaned using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals that might strip hand-painted details. Brass elements require gentle dusting with a soft cloth to preserve the historical patina rather than aggressive abrasive polishes.
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