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Small Pair of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Lamps
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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Small Pair of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Lamps

19th century
Description

Small Pair Of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Desk Lamps with bright cut engraved ornate decoration.

Makers: Benetfink & Co

Dated c. 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Oil Lamps to the Victorian era.

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SA937946
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PS4-41
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques

Description
Small Pair Of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Desk Lamps with bright cut engraved ornate decoration.

Makers: Benetfink & Co

Dated c. 1860

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Oil Lamps to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA937946
Dealers Internal Ref
PS4-41
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rebecca Sarah Antiques Profile Page

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A pair of small urn-shaped antique silver-plated oil lamps featuring engraved foliage motifs and patterned rims.
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Archive I A pair of small urn-shaped antique silver-plated oil lamps featuring engraved foliage motifs and patterned rims.

Small Pair Of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Lamps

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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Telephone 07789 374912
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rebeccasarahantiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A pair of small urn-shaped antique silver-plated oil lamps featuring engraved foliage motifs and patterned rims.
Small Pair Of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Lamps
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A pair of small urn-shaped antique silver-plated oil lamps featuring engraved foliage motifs and patterned rims.
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FAQs

Silver-plated oil lamps gained popularity during the nineteenth century as electroplating technology allowed manufacturers to produce metallic lighting fixtures at an accessible price point. They often incorporated classical shapes, such as urns and columns, reflecting prevailing Victorian and Edwardian design tastes.

These lamps typically consist of a base-metal core coated in a layer of electroplated silver. The central body features a fuel reservoir, supported by a weighted foot, and topped with a metal burner gallery that houses a cotton wick and wick-adjustment wheel.

Authentic period pieces often display makers marks or EPNS stamps near the base or burner mechanism. Natural tarnish patterns, minor base-metal exposure in high-wear areas, and original mechanical wick tuners are also standard indicators of age.

Placing a pair of urn-shaped silver lamps symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece or sideboard creates visual balance. They function as decorative accent pieces when paired with modern neutral backdrops to highlight their engraved detail.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and clean sparingly using a non-abrasive polish designed specifically for electroplated silver. Avoid immersion in water or using harsh chemicals, which can strip thin silver plating and damage mechanical burners.
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