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Pretty Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
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Pretty Antique Victorian Oil Lamp

19th century
Description

Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a bulbous shaped flume above a single brass burner and a pretty porcelain reservoir decorated with floral detail, hand painted in lovely green and pink colours, supported by a cast metal ornate shaped base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Painted Oil Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196733
Dealers Internal Reference
1775
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Description
Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a bulbous shaped flume above a single brass burner and a pretty porcelain reservoir decorated with floral detail, hand painted in lovely green and pink colours, supported by a cast metal ornate shaped base.
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Painted Oil Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196733
Dealers Internal Ref
1775
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An antique Victorian oil lamp featuring a clear glass chimney, brass burner, white hand-painted glass reservoir with floral decoration, and dark ornate cast metal base.
Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp
Ref: SA1196733
An antique Victorian oil lamp featuring a clear glass chimney, brass burner, white hand-painted glass reservoir with floral decoration, and dark ornate cast metal base.
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  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Milk Glass, Brass, Cast Iron
  • ColourWhite, Dark Brown, Green
  • MotifsHand-painted floral motif, Cast metal scrollwork base, Clear glass chimney, Brass burner gallery
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Victorian oil lamp originates from 1880 and exemplifies traditional English country house style. The piece combines a transparent glass chimney, a brass burner, a white milk glass reservoir with hand-painted pink and green floral decoration, and an ornate dark brown cast iron base with intricate scrollwork. The construction balances translucent glass, polished metal hardware, painted ceramic surfaces, and heavy textured casting. Signs of age appear in the aged patina on the metal components and the subtle variations of the hand-painted botanical motifs. Measuring 54 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, the lamp sits comfortably on a mantelpiece or side table as a decorative interior accessory. The compact footprint makes it suitable for placement in a traditional living room, study, or hallway where historic character is desired.

Victorian oil lamps were popular domestic lighting fixtures during the 19th century, utilizing liquid fuels such as kerosene or paraffin drawn up through a woven wick to produce illumination.

These lamps typically combined cast iron or pierced metal bases for stability, hand-painted ceramic or milk glass fuel reservoirs, brass burners, and clear blown glass chimneys to regulate airflow.

Authentic period pieces feature age-appropriate brass burner mechanisms, natural oxidisation on cast metal bases, hand-painted detailing rather than modern transfers, and characteristic wear on lower surfaces.

An antique oil lamp functions as a refined decorative object when arranged on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf, introducing historic craftsmanship and texture to modern room schemes.

Clean the clear glass chimney using warm water and gentle soap, wipe the painted glass reservoir carefully with a dry microfibre cloth to protect surface artwork, and lightly polish metal fittings with appropriate non-abrasive cleaners.
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