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Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp

Name: Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219926
Price: 1495 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

A most attractive Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp, the well moulded florally decorated pink glass font seated upon a finely chased cast brass base which we suspect has originally been gilded, this raised upon three, probably replacement, brass button feet, the wick winders stamped "ENGLISH MADE DUPLEX". This lovely old lamp is surmounted by a beautifully etched cranberry glass shade of the period, setting the piece off to perfection. Replacement 20th Century clear glass chimney, as one would expect.

Height ~ 62.20 cm. / 24.50 inches ~ Width ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Depth ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Year ~ Lamp ~ Circa 1865 ~ Chimney ~ 20th Century

N.B. :- Our Antique Oil Lamps are offered for sale purely as decorative objects, are normally suppled without wicks, and no guarantees are offered as to their utility regarding their original purpose.

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Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Cranberry Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09539482

Dealer's Item Date19th Century

Sellingantiques Date19th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:

Twin winder wheels stamped English Made Duplex: standard British burner from the period.

Acid-etched cranberry shade with a crimped rim: typical late Victorian art glass.

Mould-blown pink glass font with raised flowers: decorative glass technique of the late nineteenth century.

Cast brass pedestal with acanthus leaves: heavy metalwork showing age-darkened recesses.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62cm (24.41")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1219926

Dealers Internal Reference

AEVOL8-XX

Description

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This lovely old lamp is surmounted by a beautifully etched cranberry glass shade of the period, setting the piece off to perfection.

Antiques4EU

Replacement 20th Century clear glass chimney, as one would expect.

fig 1. A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade. — fig 1. Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp

Height ~ 62.20 cm. / 24.50 inches ~ Width ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Depth ~ 20.00 cm. / 7.85 inches ~ Year ~ Lamp ~ Circa 1865 ~ Chimney ~ 20th Century

N.B. :- Our Antique Oil Lamps are offered for sale purely as decorative objects, are normally suppled without wicks, and no guarantees are offered as to their utility regarding their original purpose.

fig 2. A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade. — fig 2. Antique English Victorian Oil Lamp

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Cranberry Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09539482

Dealer's Item Date19th Century

Sellingantiques dating19th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:

Twin winder wheels stamped English Made Duplex: standard British burner from the period.

Acid-etched cranberry shade with a crimped rim: typical late Victorian art glass.

Mould-blown pink glass font with raised flowers: decorative glass technique of the late nineteenth century.

Cast brass pedestal with acanthus leaves: heavy metalwork showing age-darkened recesses.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62cm (24.41")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1219926

Dealers Internal Ref

AEVOL8-XX

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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade. View II

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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade. View III

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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade. View IV

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A Victorian oil lamp featuring a fluted brass column base, an embossed pink glass oil reservoir, and a ruffled cranberry glass shade. View V

Victorian oil lamps emerged during the nineteenth century as liquid fuel lighting advanced from animal fats to refined paraffin and kerosene. These lamps became central domestic items, manufactured with detailed brass bases and coloured glass components to reflect period aesthetic trends.

Typical construction involved cast or pressed brass for bases and burner mechanisms, paired with hand-blown or molded glass for the fuel reservoir and shade. Decorative glass often incorporated metal oxides to achieve distinct colours, such as gold chloride for cranberry tinting.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy cast metal bases with period threading, authentic burner mechanisms, and hand-finished glass elements showing natural minor variations or pontil marks. Mold lines, wear on the base underside, and age-appropriate brass oxidisation also indicate authenticity.

Place the lamp as a decorative accent on a wooden sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece to create visual contrast against modern surfaces. Pair it with neutral backdrops to accentuate the glass colour and brass texture without overwhelming the space.

Clean glass shades and reservoirs using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals that might strip pattern fills or surface treatments. Gently wipe brass elements with a soft dry cloth to remove dust while preserving the aged patina.

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