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Who invented the Victorian oil lamp?
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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.
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Shop for Victorian Oil Lamps on 1stDibs
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Anitique Spiral Corinthian Pillar Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Ruby Glass
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, spiral Corinthian pillar oil lamp with ruby
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Anitique Onyx Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Pearl Glass Finish Oil Dome
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, Onyx base oil lamp with period pearl finish oil
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Finish Corinthian Pillar Victorian Oil Lamps Original Ruby Glass
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian, Corinthian pillar oil lamps
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Kerosene Lamp Oil Lamp Pink and White Blown Spatter Glass Table Lamp
By Kralik Glassworks, Loetz Glass, Charles Schneider
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
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Description: Antique Victorian Oil Lamp Handmade Moulded Blown Spatter Glass Kerosene Table Lamp.
The glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lovely Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Glass and Brass Table Lamp
A beautiful lamp it is designed to look like a Victorian oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
