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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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18th Century Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Marshville, NC
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This is an amazing oil lamp from the 1700's with all original pieces. We have updated it
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Antique 18th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch brass Hanukkah lamp made in a baroque style in the 18th century.
Openwork triangular
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Italian Brass Hanukkah lamp from the 18th century.
Hanukkah lamps unusual angular form
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Antique 18th Century Italian Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Brass cast bench Hanukkah lamp made in the Renaissance era of the 18th century.
A pair
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th- early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, made in a Repoussé fashion between the late 18th to early 19th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
