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Meissen Oil Lamp

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade. It is in uniquely original condition and
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp
By Carl Thieme
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th – early 20th century Carl Thieme Meissen / Dresden porcelain two light table lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Art Deco Ambient/Perfume Porcelain Table Lamp Signed Amelin / "Limoges France"
Located in Beirut, LB
Lamp crafted from Art Deco era Limoges porcelain, featuring a depiction of an oriental couple in a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Sèvres Vases Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
lamps that have been skillfully converted to electricity retaining their original and charming oil
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

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Large 19th Century Mythological Meissen Group 'Hero and Leander' by Juechtzer
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is tied around her waist and covers her legs. With her right hand she holds a burning oil lamp over
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Chinoiserie Porcelain Oil Lamp Base, Germany, 19th Century
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after Meissen porcelain of 18C.
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Questions About Meissen Oil Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.