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Fine Antique Ormolu Oil Lamp
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895

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Fine Antique Ormolu Oil Lamp

19th century
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A fine Ormolu oil lamp of outstanding quality from the 19th.Century. The ormolu column with cast dolphins, reeded stem, Corinthian capital and raised on a faux marble base. The original cut glass reservoir retaining the double wick HINKS No 2 Duplex burner with glass chimney and a very attractive acid etched clear to green shaped shade. In good working order. Condition- Fine and completely original. Dimensions :- Max.Height… 35''/ 89cm. Width and Depth…8''/ 20cm. Delivery by carrier to most of U.K. mainland £38.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Ormolu Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA839291
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23642
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A fine Ormolu oil lamp of outstanding quality from the 19th.Century.
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The ormolu column with cast dolphins, reeded stem, Corinthian capital and raised on a faux marble base.
John Howkins Antiques

The original cut glass reservoir retaining the double wick HINKS No 2 Duplex burner with glass chimney and a very attractive acid etched clear to green shaped shade. In good working order. Condition- Fine and completely original. Dimensions :- Max.Height… 35''/ 89cm. Width and Depth…8''/ 20cm. Delivery by carrier to most of U.K. mainland £38.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Ormolu Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA839291
Dealers Internal Ref
23642
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim.
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Archive I An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim.

Fine Antique Ormolu Oil Lamp

Archive II An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View II
Archive III An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View III
Archive IV An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View IV
Archive V An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View V
Archive VI An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View VI
Archive VII An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View VII
Archive VIII An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View VIII
Archive IX An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim. View IX
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim.
Fine Antique Ormolu Oil Lamp
Ref: SA839291
An antique ormolu oil lamp featuring a fluted Corinthian column base, a cut crystal reservoir, and an etched glass shade with a ruffled green rim.
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FAQs

Victorian classical revival oil lamps frequently incorporate ancient architectural motifs, such as Corinthian or Ionic columns, crafted from gilt bronze or brass. They combine ornate metalwork standards with cut crystal or pressed glass fuel reservoirs and decorative etched glass shades.

High-grade 19th-century oil lamps typically feature bases made from ormolu (gilt bronze), brass, or marble, paired with glass or crystal reservoirs. The shades were often mouth-blown glass, featuring acid-etched designs, cranberry or green tinted rims, and clear glass chimneys.

Authentic period lamps display original brass burner mechanisms, often stamped with maker marks, alongside genuine wear to the gilding and base. The glass components usually exhibit hand-cut facets or acid-etched details, natural minor air bubbles, and signs of age around the fitting threads.

An antique oil lamp serves as a striking decorative focal point when placed on a sideboard, console table, or desk. It adds sculptural height and historical texture to contemporary or traditional rooms, whether preserved as a decorative accent or converted to electric power.

Clean the metal components using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid stripping the original gilding or lacquer finish. Glass shades and chimneys may be washed in warm water with mild detergent, ensuring they are entirely dry before reassembly.
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