How do I date a paraffin lamp?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, burner patents, and material combinations recorded across the 1860 to 1930 span. Victorian examples often favour classical brass columns, while Edwardian pieces introduce onyx and softer opaline shades. Burner mechanisms often carry maker stamps or patent dates that narrow down the manufacturing window. Examining the base construction helps distinguish mid-nineteenth-century forms from later twentieth-century productions.

Were these lamps converted to electricity?

Many surviving pieces have been wired for modern domestic use over the decades. This conversion allows them to function safely as decorative table lighting in contemporary spaces. Original burners and collars are sometimes retained intact even when wiring is introduced. Buyers should check whether the internal fittings preserve the original oil components or accommodate modern lamp holders.

What is a duplex burner?

A duplex burner uses two flat wicks placed side by side to generate a wider, brighter flame than a single wick. This mechanical advancement was standard on larger nineteenth-century table lamps. Operating a duplex system requires twin thumbwheels to raise and lower both wicks evenly. These burners are frequently marked with the manufacturer name, aiding attribution.

How do I clean a brass and glass lamp?

Brass components respond well to gentle dusting and occasional cleaning with non-abrasive metal polish to maintain their surface character. Care must be taken around painted ceramic bodies or gilt decoration to avoid accidental rubbing. Glass shades and fonts can be washed separately in warm soapy water. Removable glass elements should be handled carefully to prevent chipping the fitter rims.

Search 0

49,987 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 263 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

Vintage Paraffin Table Lamp

263 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Vintage Paraffin Table Lamp

117 items · page 8 of 8

← Page 8 of 8 →

A vintage paraffin table lamp brings warm, weighted presence to a room, combining brass columns and colourful glass shades from the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

19th century

Save

Antique Oil Lamp

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£675

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

1800 Converted Oil Lamp Brass Repousse' French

19th century

Save

1800 Converted Oil Lamp Brass Repousse' French

From Antiques Affair

£290

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Napoleon III Converted Oil Lamp Cherub Orchestra Copper on Brass

19th century

Save

Napoleon III Converted Oil Lamp Cherub Orchestra Copper on Brass

From Antiques Affair

£320

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

1900 - 1920

Save

Plated Oil Lamp

From Ballinderry Antiques

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

Save

19th Century Brass Embossed Oil Lamp with Tinted Glass Shade

From Y Not Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

← 1 ... 4 5 6 7 8 →

65,886

Antiques For Sale

263

Antiques Approved Today

2,785

Antique Uploads This Month

439,749

Total Antiques Sold

Vintage Paraffin Table Lamp

Antique Oil Lamp

1800 Converted Oil Lamp Brass Repousse' French

Napoleon III Converted Oil Lamp Cherub Orchestra Copper on Brass

Plated Oil Lamp

19th Century Brass Embossed Oil Lamp with Tinted Glass Shade

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories