Victorian Brass Oil Lamp 19th Century

Name: Quality Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1212395
Price: 565 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOil Lamps
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass, Glass
ColourWarm Brass
MotifsGadrooned base, Etched glass globe, Ribbed glass font, Tubular chimney
SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This Victorian oil lamp from 1880 combines warm brass, clear glass, and frosted white glass materials. The construction incorporates a gadrooned circular base, a turned central brass column, a ribbed clear glass font with visible inner hardware, a double brass burner mechanism with adjustment knobs, an etched globular glass shade, and a tall cylindrical clear glass chimney. The warm golden brass finish contrasts with the translucent elements, displaying age-appropriate patina. The lamp stands 60 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Position this decorative piece on a sideboard top, a living room mantelpiece, or a hallway console to add period character to traditional or eclectic interiors. It serves purely as an ornamental lighting antique when placed in domestic reception spaces.

FAQs

Glass shades and chimneys should be washed separately in warm water with a mild detergent to remove soot build-up. The brass components should be dusted with a microfibre cloth and treated with non-abrasive metal polish to maintain the finish without stripping natural patination.

A Victorian oil lamp functions as a sculptural accent when placed on a sideboard, console, or mantelpiece. The warm brass tones and glass detailing provide a sophisticated historical contrast against contemporary neutral walls and modern furnishings.

Authentic period examples often feature maker stamping on the burner winder wheels, heavy cast metal bases, and signs of aged patination. Original threaded connections were made to historical imperial specifications rather than modern metric threads.

Victorian oil lamps were predominantly manufactured using solid brass, cast iron, or ceramic for the base. Fuel reservoirs were created using clear, pressed, or cut glass, while the shades and chimneys were crafted from hand-blown glass often finished with acid etching or frosted patterns.

A Victorian oil lamp is a lighting fixture designed during the nineteenth century that runs on whale oil, mineral oil, or paraffin. These lamps typically consist of a heavy metal base, a glass reservoir for liquid fuel, a burner assembly, and a protective glass shade or chimney.

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