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Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp
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Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp

19th century
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A most attractive Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp, the well moulded florally decorated pink glass font seated upon a finely chased cast brass base which we suspect has originally been gilded, this raised upon three, probably replacement, brass button feet, the wick winders stamped "ENGLISH MADE DUPLEX". This lovely old lamp is surmounted by a beautifully etched cranberry glass shade of the period, setting the piece off to perfection. Replacement 20th Century clear glass chimney, as one would expect.

Height ~ 62.20 cm. / 24.50 inches ~ Width ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Depth ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Year ~ Lamp ~ Circa 1865 ~ Chimney ~ 20th Century

N.B. :- Our Antique Oil Lamps are offered for sale purely as decorative objects, are normally suppled without wicks, and no guarantees are offered as to their utility regarding their original purpose.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Cranberry Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA1219926
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AEVOL8-XX
Description
A most attractive Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp, the well moulded florally decorated pink glass font seated upon a finely chased cast brass base which we suspect has originally been gilded, this raised upon three, probably replacement, brass button feet, the wick winders stamped "ENGLISH MADE DUPLEX".
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This lovely old lamp is surmounted by a beautifully etched cranberry glass shade of the period, setting the piece off to perfection.
Antiques4EU

Replacement 20th Century clear glass chimney, as one would expect.

fig 1. A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp

Height ~ 62.20 cm. / 24.50 inches ~ Width ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Depth ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Year ~ Lamp ~ Circa 1865 ~ Chimney ~ 20th Century

N.B. :- Our Antique Oil Lamps are offered for sale purely as decorative objects, are normally suppled without wicks, and no guarantees are offered as to their utility regarding their original purpose.

fig 2. A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade.
fig 2. Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Cranberry Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA1219926
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AEVOL8-XX
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Archive I A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade.

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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade.
Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp
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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade.
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Victorian oil lamps emerged during the nineteenth century as liquid fuel lighting advanced from animal fats to refined paraffin and kerosene. These lamps became central domestic items, manufactured with detailed brass bases and coloured glass components to reflect period aesthetic trends.

Typical construction involved cast or pressed brass for bases and burner mechanisms, paired with hand-blown or molded glass for the fuel reservoir and shade. Decorative glass often incorporated metal oxides to achieve distinct colours, such as gold chloride for cranberry tinting.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy cast metal bases with period threading, authentic burner mechanisms, and hand-finished glass elements showing natural minor variations or pontil marks. Mold lines, wear on the base underside, and age-appropriate brass oxidisation also indicate authenticity.

Place the lamp as a decorative accent on a wooden sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece to create visual contrast against modern surfaces. Pair it with neutral backdrops to accentuate the glass colour and brass texture without overwhelming the space.

Clean glass shades and reservoirs using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals that might strip pattern fills or surface treatments. Gently wipe brass elements with a soft dry cloth to remove dust while preserving the aged patina.
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