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Large Crystal and Ruby Glass Oil Lamp.
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Large Crystal and Ruby Glass Oil Lamp.

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Donald Allison Antiques
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A large crystal base oil lamp with ruby shade . It is in totally untouched condition , with no damage or restoration . We have left the cleaning of the burner section to the new owner should they wish to , we just enjoy the untouched state it is in .

The height is to the top of the ruby glass shade , the funnel extends a further 10cm above the shade.

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Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Victorian Ruby Glass Oil Lamp to the 1870s.

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Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

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A large crystal base oil lamp with ruby shade . It is in totally untouched condition , with no damage or restoration .
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We have left the cleaning of the burner section to the new owner should they wish to , we just enjoy the untouched state it is in.
Donald Allison Antiques

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The height is to the top of the ruby glass shade , the funnel extends a further 10cm above the shade.

Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Victorian Ruby Glass Oil Lamp to the 1870s.

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Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Crystal and Ruby Glass Oil Lamp.

Archive II An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim. View IV
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Donald Allison Antiques
Telephone 0796 1031 462
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The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/donaldallison
Verified Since Jun 2018
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Items Sold 178
Donald Allison Antiques
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An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim.
Large crystal and ruby glass oil lamp.
Ref: SA1220563
An antique Victorian glass oil lamp featuring a clear fluted crystal stem, rounded glass reservoir, central brass burner, and a tulip shade with a frilled ruby-red rim.
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  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCrystal, Glass, Brass
  • ColourClear and Ruby Red
  • MotifsFrilled crimped shade, Fluted crystal column, Glass font, Brass burner assembly

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Victorian oil lamps of this type feature a fuel reservoir mounted on a decorative pedestal column with a brass burner assembly. They are characterised by glass shades often featuring frosted patterns and coloured rims, particularly ruby or cranberry hues produced using gold oxide during manufacturing.

These lighting fixtures were crafted using molded or cut crystal glass for the bases and fonts, brass or cast iron for the functional burner mechanisms, and mouth-blown decorative glass for the shade.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-finished details such as pontil marks on blown glass shades, original brass winder knobs bearing manufacturer stamps, and typical wear on the base joints and brass threading.

Place the lamp on a dark wood sideboard, console table, or fireplace mantelpiece as a sculptural centerpiece. Combining period glassware with contemporary neutral backdrop tones allows the colour of the shaded rim to stand out.

Clean glass components using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives that could damage delicate etching or gilding. Brass elements should be dusted with a soft dry cloth to preserve their original aged patina.
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