How do I identify a Victorian frilled lamp?

Victorian examples typically feature heavy brass bases, often with embossed or Gothic Revival detailing, paired with deep cranberry or green crimped glass shades. Proportions tend to be robust, reflecting the functional requirements of nineteenth-century oil lighting.

Can I find matching pairs?

Matching pairs do appear among the wall sconces and oil lamps, though single pieces are more common in the inventory. Pairing antique glass shades with period-correct metal bases requires attention to fitter ring diameters and proportions.

What is the difference between Edwardian and Victorian styles?

Victorian lighting tends to feature heavier brass casting, ornate embossing, and saturated glass colours like deep cranberry or vaseline. Edwardian pieces often introduce lighter proportions, simpler lines, and influences from the Arts and Crafts movement or Art Nouveau.