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Dated 1915 - Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Oil Lamp
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Dated 1915 - Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Oil Lamp

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 September 2026 · Lancaster Antiques
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A brass oil lamp made by Eli Griffiths & Sons of Birmingham with their trade name on the outside dating it to 1915, this can be seen just underneath the sliding panel to access the oil lamp. The oil container is clearly marked Elis Griffiths & Sons Birmingham 1912.

The lamp is complete with a need for an adjustment with one foot, it is in good condition. There are signs of old lacquer on the brass particularly around the sides and the top but most has been removed through cleaning over the years.

The turned wooden handle is original and appears to once have been painted black.

The oil lantern measures 34cm in height without the handle upright, and the sides are 11cm x 13cm. It weighs 2.5kgs.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or delivery abroad, please contact us for a delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Oil Lantern to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225166
Dealers Internal Reference
1905
Description
A brass oil lamp made by Eli Griffiths & Sons of Birmingham with their trade name on the outside dating it to 1915, this can be seen just underneath the sliding panel to access the oil lamp. The oil container is clearly marked Elis Griffiths & Sons Birmingham 1912.

The lamp is complete with a need for an adjustment with one foot, it is in good condition.

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There are signs of old lacquer on the brass particularly around the sides and the top but most has been removed through cleaning over the years.
Lancaster Antiques
fig 1. An antique brass oil lantern featuring a rectangular glass window, perforated ventilation top, turned wooden handle, and stamped manufacturer markings.
fig 1. Dated 1915 - Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Oil Lamp

The turned wooden handle is original and appears to once have been painted black.

The oil lantern measures 34cm in height without the handle upright, and the sides are 11cm x 13cm. It weighs 2.5kgs.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or delivery abroad, please contact us for a delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Oil Lantern to the Edwardian era.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1225166
Dealers Internal Ref
1905
Lancaster Antiques
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Archive I An antique brass oil lantern featuring a rectangular glass window, perforated ventilation top, turned wooden handle, and stamped manufacturer markings. SOLD27 SEP 26

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An antique brass oil lantern featuring a rectangular glass window, perforated ventilation top, turned wooden handle, and stamped manufacturer markings.
DATED 1915 - ELI GRIFFITHS & SONS BIRMINGHAM OIL LAMP
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An antique brass oil lantern featuring a rectangular glass window, perforated ventilation top, turned wooden handle, and stamped manufacturer markings.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Industrial
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsPerforated ventilation holes, Turned wooden handle, Rectangular glass panel
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

An Edwardian industrial oil lamp by Eli Griffiths & Sons of Birmingham, dated 1915, rendered in warm brass with glass and wood. The piece displays a rectangular glass panel, a perforated ventilation top, and a turned wooden handle with dark traces showing where black paint once covered it. Other visible details include a stamped manufacturer mark near the lower glass frame, a raised cap and wire bail support at the crown, and four small metal support feet raising the base. Signs of age include remnants of old lacquer on the brass surfaces and visible dents along the bottom edge. Measuring 34 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, this lamp is suited for display on a mantelpiece in an industrial loft interior. The design includes an enclosed burner mechanism housing and a side access panel, maintaining its original mechanical form for decorative use in a contemporary home.

FAQs

An Edwardian brass oil lantern is a portable liquid-fuel lighting device manufactured during the early twentieth century. These lamps were designed for functional utility in maritime, railway, and industrial sectors, utilising a wick and oil reservoir housed inside a protective metal frame with glass panels.

Industrial oil lanterns were primarily constructed from heavy-gauge sheet brass or copper to resist corrosion, combined with glass panels to shield the flame. Features often included turned wooden handles for heat resistance and internal iron or brass burner mechanisms.

Authentic pieces frequently display stamped manufacturer markings, location of manufacture, and date stamps impressed directly into the metal. Original construction evidence includes soldered or riveted seams, hand-turned wooden components, and natural surface oxidisation.

A brass oil lantern adds historical detail when displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table alongside contemporary decor. Its reflective metal surface provides texture in industrial, rustic, or traditional interior design schemes.

Maintain brass oil lanterns by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth. To preserve aged patina, avoid abrasive chemical polishes, and clean glass panels using a mild glass cleaner applied with a microfibre cloth.
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