Victorian Brass Oil Lamp with White Glass Shade 19th Century

Name: Victorian Brass Oil Lamp with White Glass Shade
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA679002
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian brass oil lamp featuring a decorative cast base, fluted stem, central brass reservoir, and a white glass shade.

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp with White Glass Shade

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass, Glass
ColourBrass, White
MotifsCast ornate base, Fluted pedestal stem, Domed white glass shade, Brass oil reservoir
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Victorian table lamp originates from 1870 and combines brass and glass materials in a brass and white colour scheme. The piece features a domed white glass shade sitting atop a central brass oil reservoir, supported by a fluted pedestal stem and a cast ornate base displaying detailed scrollwork. The visible hardware includes the wired electrical conversion components and the burner mechanism located beneath the shade. The lamp measures 79 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 33 cm deep in practical terms. Placed in a home today, it functions well on a sideboard top to provide functional ambient illumination within a traditional living space or study.

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A Victorian brass oil lamp is a nineteenth-century lighting fixture constructed from solid or cast brass, designed to burn kerosene or paraffin using a wick and burner assembly.

These lamps typically combine cast or spun brass components, glass oil reservoirs or chimneys, and shades crafted from white opal glass, frosted glass, or hand-painted glass.

Authentic period examples often feature cast brass bases with historic maker marks, threaded brass burner mechanisms (such as Duplex burners), original glass chimneys, and natural age patina on metal surfaces.

Position the lamp on a wooden sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary art or structured books to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust metal and glass surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, clean glass shades using warm water and mild detergent, and avoid harsh abrasive polishes that strip protective patination from the brass.

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Victorian Brass Oil Lamp with White Glass Shade