Victorian Brass Oil Lamp 19th Century

Name: Lovely Antique Victorian Quality Brass Oil Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1214783
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Antique Victorian Duplex Etched Glass Tulip Shade Oil Lamp with Brass Column

Victorian

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp

1880

Antique Victorian Oil Lamp & Shade with Blue Font

1900

Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp

1870

Spectacular Large Victorian Antique Brass Oil Lamp

19th Century

Hinks Wall Oil Lamp with Bracket

1900

Victorian Messenger's Oil / Paraffin Lamp

Victorian

Young's Special Brass Oil/ Paraffin Lamp

Victorian

Antique Brass Oil Lamp

19th Century

19th Century Brass Embossed Oil Lamp with Tinted Glass Shade

19th Century

Victorian Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp

Victorian

Victorian Corinthian Column Oil Lamp with Cranberry Shade

Victorian

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOil Lamps
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass, Glass
ColourBrass, Clear
MotifsFluted column stem, Cut glass font, Stepped square base, Spherical glass shade
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This Victorian oil lamp stands on a stepped square brass base, rising to a fluted column stem and a transparent cut glass fuel reservoir. Above sits a clear ribbed spherical glass shade paired with a tall cylindrical chimney, all rendered in polished brass and clear glass. The structured form features crisp metallic mouldings, clean vertical fluting, and intricate diamond-cut glass patterns, capturing a classic gentleman's library aesthetic. Practical proportions measure 70 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, the lamp brings traditional character and soft ambient illumination to a study, living room, or hallway console. The combination of reflective metallic surfaces and transparent crystal textures coordinates effortlessly with both period and contemporary interiors. It provides a striking decorative focal point while maintaining functional utility for display surfaces throughout the home.

FAQs

Victorian brass oil lamps were standard domestic lighting sources during the nineteenth century, characterised by liquid fuel reservoirs, adjustable brass burner mechanisms, glass chimneys, and decorative stems inspired by classical architecture.

These lamps typically feature structural bases and burner assemblies cast from brass or copper alloys, combined with hand-cut or pressed glass fuel reservoirs, blown glass globes, and clear glass chimneys.

Authentic examples usually present heavy cast brass bases, classical fluted or turned columns, maker marks stamped on the burner turn-wheels, and hand-cut glass fonts with subtle age-related wear.

An antique oil lamp serves as a decorative statement piece when placed on a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece, bringing architectural structure and historical texture into modern living spaces.

Glass components should be washed using warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth, while the brass body should be dusted with a microfibre cloth to preserve the natural aged patina without abrasive polishes.

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Lovely Antique Victorian Quality Brass Oil Lamp

Visitors also looked at these ⇣