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Antique Victorian Oil Lamp with Blue Glass Font
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Antique Victorian Oil Lamp with Blue Glass Font

19th century
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Antique Victorian Oil Lamp with Blue Glass Font

A decorative late 19th-century oil lamp featuring a vibrant blue moulded glass font and brass Cosmos burner, raised on an ornate cast metal base with foliate relief design.

The lamp displays the characteristic Victorian blend of colour and form, with a rich tone to the glass that catches the light beautifully. The pierced gilt-painted base provides a sturdy and decorative support.

Condition:

Good antique condition overall. Minor wear and small losses to the painted base consistent with age and use. Wick present; burner untested.

Dimensions:

14 × 14 × 31 cm (height)

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique Blue Oil Lamp to the Victorian era.

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SA1226420
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Our stock is available to view by appointment at our Worcester showrooms, and we are happy to provide further information or additional images on request.

We offer both national and international delivery, and can arrange professional packing or assisted delivery where appropriate.

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Antique Victorian Oil Lamp with Blue Glass Font
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A decorative late 19th-century oil lamp featuring a vibrant blue moulded glass font and brass Cosmos burner, raised on an ornate cast metal base with foliate relief design.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
fig 1. An antique Victorian oil lamp featuring a cast metal base with scrolling leaf motifs, a vibrant blue glass font, and a brass burner gallery.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Oil Lamp with Blue Glass Font

The lamp displays the characteristic Victorian blend of colour and form, with a rich tone to the glass that catches the light beautifully. The pierced gilt-painted base provides a sturdy and decorative support.

Condition:

Good antique condition overall. Minor wear and small losses to the painted base consistent with age and use. Wick present; burner untested.

Dimensions:

14 × 14 × 31 cm (height)

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique Blue Oil Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226420
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025

Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2025
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An antique Victorian oil lamp featuring a cast metal base with scrolling leaf motifs, a vibrant blue glass font, and a brass burner gallery.
Antique Victorian Oil Lamp with Blue Glass Font
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Cast Metal
  • ColourBlue, Gold
  • MotifsMoulded glass font, Acanthus leaf base, Brass burner gallery, Square plinth

This late nineteenth-century Victorian oil lamp comprises a vibrant blue moulded glass font and a brass Cosmos burner, positioned upon an ornate cast metal base with a foliate relief design. The piece features a square plinth with carved acanthus leaf motifs, a pierced gilt-painted finish, and a wick housed within the burner. Minor wear and small losses to the painted base indicate its age and history of use. Measuring 14 by 14 by 31 cm, the lamp serves as a decorative accessory suitable for display atop a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or hallway. Its traditional silhouette and contrasting metallic and glass elements bring period character to interior spaces.

FAQs

A Victorian oil lamp is a portable illumination device manufactured during the reign of Queen Victoria, designed to burn fuels such as paraffin or kerosene using a fabric wick.

These lamps typically feature cast iron, brass, or bronze bases paired with glass fuel reservoirs, known as fonts, which were often pressed, cut, or coloured.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy cast metal construction, period-appropriate burner mechanisms with maker marks, and glass fonts showing minor hand-finishing imperfections.

Integrate the lamp as a decorative accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, pairing its ornate metallic base and coloured glass with understated modern decor.

Clean glass fonts with warm soapy water after removing burner components, and gently dust metal elements with a soft cloth while avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that strip original patina.
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