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Oil Lamp

By Cheribshelby, 5 March, 2018
Description



This was found in my dads attic.  Possibly Victorian.  It appears to be an oil/paraffin table lamp.  The wick is still in situ.  There is slight damage to to the shade.  No markings on it.

 

many thanks for assisting!

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium
Glass shade. Metal base.
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Fair
Date Period
?1900s
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

7 years 4 months ago

Re: Oil Lamp

Parlor lamps like this tend to date from the last quarter of the 19th century, but remained in use in some rural communities into the 1920's. They were made in huge numbers, values for therm today depend a great deal on the decorative shades and maker. I find it very unusual that there are no markings, they can often be found on the ajustment knobs or burner.

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Cheribshelby

7 years 4 months ago

Re: Oil Lamp

Excellent. Thank you! I’l take a closer look, as I assumed any marking would be on the base. 

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