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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brass Oil Lamp

19th century
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Antique 19th century Victorian brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and green elegantly etched glass shade with a single burner stood on a round reeded brass base.

An attractive piece in wonderful original condition.

H 53cm

W 18cm

D 18cm

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Oil Lamp to the 1860s.

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SA849887
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589
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Antique 19th century Victorian brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and green elegantly etched glass shade with a single burner stood on a round reeded brass base.

An attractive piece in wonderful original condition.

H 53cm

W 18cm

D 18cm

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Oil Lamp to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA849887
Dealers Internal Ref
589
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a weighted brass base, clear glass reservoir, etched glass shade with a green crimped rim, and a tall clear glass chimney.
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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a weighted brass base, clear glass reservoir, etched glass shade with a green crimped rim, and a tall clear glass chimney.
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a weighted brass base, clear glass reservoir, etched glass shade with a green crimped rim, and a tall clear glass chimney.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian brass oil lamps were primary domestic lighting sources during the nineteenth century, utilizing liquid fuels such as paraffin or kerosene burned via a woven wick. These lamps combined functional brass bases with decorative glass reservoirs, chimneys, and acid-etched or shaded glass tops.

Standard construction involved cast or spun brass for structural bases and burner assemblies, paired with blown or molded glass for fuel reservoirs and chimneys. Shades were frequently crafted from frosted, etched, or coloured glass with ruffled rim detailing.

Genuine period examples feature stepped or weighted brass bases, brass wick-winding mechanisms stamped with maker marks or patent numbers, and hand-etched glass shades showing subtle wear around brass fitting joints. Glass reservoirs often contain slight air bubbles or hand-finishing marks characteristic of historical manufacturing.

Place the lamp on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table alongside framed period artwork or botanical displays to create a focal point. Paired with modern neutral backdrop tones, the brass and green glass provide warm textural contrast without overwhelming the room layout.

Dust the glass components regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and wash shade pieces gently in lukewarm water with mild soap. Avoid abrasive metal cleaners on original brass patinas, wiping surfaces lightly with a dry cloth to prevent strip-cleaning or damaging historical surface oxidisation.
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