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How does a gas lamp work?
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Gas lamps work by burning fuel like kerosene, propane or white gas to produce heat. It is the heat that causes the mantles to produce light. Gas lamps generally include an ignition valve that is located in the collar of the fixture, allowing you to turn it on or off. Find antique gas lamps and vintage lanterns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Shop for Gas Lamp on 1stDibs
Humphrey Gas Lamp
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an original Humphrey gas lamp including the signed glass globe. The tented shade and body if the lamp is finished in a bark bronze paint finish.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$1,400
Victorian Brass Adjustable Gas Lamp with Racing Green Shade, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Brass Adjustable Student Gas Lamp With A Racing Green Glass Shade & Clean Glass Inner Shade.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
4 Bulb Tented Milk Glass Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early style 4 light gas lamp now wired to tale E12 bulbs. The sockets sit in a dish and cup holder.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Gas Lamp in Glass, Gilded Bronze and Enameled Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gas lamp in glass, gilded bronze and enameled porcelain, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Other
