Are these lamps converted from old oil lamps?

Many examples on this page began life as nineteenth-century oil or paraffin lamps utilising ceramic, glass or brass reservoirs. Over time, these bodies were adapted for electrical use while retaining their original hand-painted bowls and shades.

How do I identify a Kashmiri lamp?

Kashmiri pieces generally feature distinctive hand-painted wooden or lacquer bodies decorated in gilt and green, red or cream palettes. They date primarily from the early twentieth century and the late nineteenth century.

What styles are common among these lamps?

The selection includes Victorian oil lamps with cranberry glass, Chinese style famille rose and famille verte vase lamps, and Edwardian satinwood pieces. Art Deco wrought iron and enamelled glass designs also appear alongside Anglo-Indian Kashmiri work.

How do I date a painted table lamp?

Dating relies on observing the materials, such as cranberry glass or satinwood, and stylistic indicators like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco forms. Component construction and the style of the hand-painted decoration further narrow down the period.