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When did they start using oil lamps?
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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.
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Shop for 18th Century Oil Lamp on 1stDibs
18th Century Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Marshville, NC
infinite wishes!
This is an amazing oil lamp from the 1700's with all original pieces. We have updated it
Category
Antique 18th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Late 18th Century French Metal Lamp
By Maison de L'Aluminium
Located in Copenhagen, K
Converted oil lamp from "Maison de Laluminium" in Paris. Very nice ornamented bronze, brass and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
Primitive Antique 18th Century French Miner’s Whale Oil Lantern Brass Rooster 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 18th century French miner’s whale oil lantern, decorated with a brass rooster and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Small Brass "lucerne" Oil Lamp
Located in Delft, NL
An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne" oil lamp
An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting 18th century Spanish ceramic wine or oil storage jar with wonderful olive green
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
oil lamps of the late 18th and early 19th
Centuries
--Ionic column on foliate base with four
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
