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1910-1930 Oil Lamp and Shade
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1910-1930 Oil Lamp and Shade

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1910-1930 an unusual hand painted decorative oil lamp on a brass column with the original polished terracotta base and period etched glass shade.

The font is painted in a delicate shade of pale, almost transparent green in a design reflecting the changes in style during the 1920-40’s period.

The lamp measures 58.5cm to the top of the glass funnel, the base is approximately 18cm in diameter.

Both wick handles have the word DUPLEX on them, and the wording on the glass funnel is: FIRE PROOF, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

Postage and packing for two parcels in the UK only is included in the price. We send the shades out in a separate box to prevent damage. For delivery to outside areas or abroad please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Oil Lamp to the 1910s.

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SA993808
Dealers Internal Reference
1826
Description
Circa 1910-1930 an unusual hand painted decorative oil lamp on a brass column with the original polished terracotta base and period etched glass shade.
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The font is painted in a delicate shade of pale, almost transparent green in a design reflecting the changes in style during the 1920-40’s period.
Lancaster Antiques
fig 1. An antique brass oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass font, a frosted etched globe shade, and a tall clear glass chimney on a stepped circular base.
fig 1. 1910-1930 Oil Lamp and Shade

The lamp measures 58.5cm to the top of the glass funnel, the base is approximately 18cm in diameter.

Both wick handles have the word DUPLEX on them, and the wording on the glass funnel is: FIRE PROOF, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

fig 2. An antique brass oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass font, a frosted etched globe shade, and a tall clear glass chimney on a stepped circular base.
fig 2. 1910-1930 Oil Lamp and Shade

Postage and packing for two parcels in the UK only is included in the price. We send the shades out in a separate box to prevent damage. For delivery to outside areas or abroad please contact us for a quote.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Oil Lamp to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA993808
Dealers Internal Ref
1826
Lancaster Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012
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Archive I An antique brass oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass font, a frosted etched globe shade, and a tall clear glass chimney on a stepped circular base.

1910-1930 Oil Lamp and Shade

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An antique brass oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass font, a frosted etched globe shade, and a tall clear glass chimney on a stepped circular base.
1910-1930 OIL LAMP AND SHADE
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An antique brass oil lamp featuring a hand-painted floral glass font, a frosted etched globe shade, and a tall clear glass chimney on a stepped circular base.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourBrass & Cream
  • MotifsHand-painted floral motif, Etched frosted globe shade, Brass knurled winder knobs, Stepped circular pedestal base
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Edwardian oil lamp dates from the period 1910-1930 and follows an English Country House style. The piece combines a brass column, a frosted etched globe shade, a clear glass chimney, a pale green hand-painted floral glass font, and an ebonised wood stepped circular pedestal base. Visible details include black knurled winder knobs, delicate red and orange floral motifs, and green leaf garlands across the cream-toned font body. The lamp stands 59 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, the lamp suits placement in a living room, hallway, or dining room. The mixed media construction brings varied textures to a surface, while the frosted shade diffuses light downwards over surrounding furniture. The traditional proportions allow it to coordinate with period decorative schemes or eclectic interior arrangements.

FAQs

Edwardian oil lamps typically featured brass or ceramic bases, decorated glass reservoirs, and etched glass shades, bridging the transition between Victorian utilitarianism and early electric lighting.

These lamps were constructed using cast or stamped brass, hand-painted or moulded glass reservoirs, blown glass chimneys, and etched or frosted glass shades, often set upon ceramic or timber plinths.

Authentic examples often display brass burner mechanisms with maker marks, natural surface oxidisation, and mouth-blown glass chimneys featuring subtle hand-made variations.

An antique paraffin lamp serves as a classic accent piece on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, adding historical texture and height to modern eclectic or traditional interiors.

Clean glass components using warm water and mild liquid soap, while wiping brass elements gently with a soft microfiber cloth to avoid stripping the natural aged patina.
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