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1890-95 the Rubralux Photographer’s Oil Lamp No. 1365
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1890-95 the Rubralux Photographer’s Oil Lamp No. 1365

19th century
Description

Made by J Lancaster & Sons in Birmingham from around 1889-1895 a LANCASTER'S - THE RUBRALUX - PATENT No: 1365 oil lamp used in a photographer’s studio.

It has all of the original oil lamp parts including the undamaged glass chimney and the glass panels. It measures 29cm in height and 15cm at the widest part at the back.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Victorian Darkroom Oil Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA988487
Dealers Internal Reference
1822
Description
Made by J Lancaster & Sons in Birmingham from around 1889-1895 a LANCASTER'S - THE RUBRALUX - PATENT No: 1365 oil lamp used in a photographer’s studio.
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It has all of the original oil lamp parts including the undamaged glass chimney and the glass panels.
Lancaster Antiques

It measures 29cm in height and 15cm at the widest part at the back.

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

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Victorian Darkroom Oil Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA988487
Dealers Internal Ref
1822
Lancaster Antiques
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Victorian black painted metal photographers darkroom oil lamp with brass adjusters and top ventilation chimney.
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Archive I Victorian black painted metal photographers darkroom oil lamp with brass adjusters and top ventilation chimney.

1890-95 the Rubralux Photographer’s Oil Lamp No. 1365

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Victorian black painted metal photographers darkroom oil lamp with brass adjusters and top ventilation chimney.
1890-95 THE RUBRALUX PHOTOGRAPHER’S OIL LAMP No. 1365
Ref: SA988487
Victorian black painted metal photographers darkroom oil lamp with brass adjusters and top ventilation chimney.
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FAQs

A Victorian darkroom oil lamp is a specialized safe-light developed during the late nineteenth century to provide controlled illumination in darkrooms without exposing sensitive photographic plates.

These lamps were typically manufactured from sheet iron, tinplate, or brass, incorporating red or amber glass filters and internal oil or paraffin burners.

Authentic period examples feature stamped maker marks or serial numbers, hand-solder joints, brass control dials, and integrated chimneys for heat ventilation.

This piece functions as a decorative curio on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece, making a subtle focal point in industrial or dark academia decor schemes.

Dust metal surfaces lightly with a dry microfiber cloth and treat exposed brass components with specialized metal polish while preserving original painted patinas.
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