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French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers

French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine and scarce French pair silver Baptismal oil containers in its original leather fitted

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Olive Oil Container
19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Olive Oil Container

19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Olive Oil Container

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

in Brittany, France circa 1895, the hand painted ceramic container with center rope twist handle and

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

19th century xxl Spanish terra cotta urn ...
19th century xxl Spanish terra cotta urn ...

19th century xxl Spanish terra cotta urn ...

Located in Brecht, BE

an xxl spanish terra cotta urn, these were used as wine or olive oil containers, highly decorative

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp
Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp

Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Reading, Berkshire

to use for modern electric use, by removing the oil container. It's currently sold in it's original

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

The hanging back-walled Hanukkah Lamp is made of brass and consists of a row of oil containers, a

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Early 20th Century Algerian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone
Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone

Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone

$348Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in

Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone

Located in Lugo, IT

thickening and a constriction that supports the oil container. Two handles, one of which is broken and glued

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1890s Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Maiolica

Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

$7,770

H 4.1 in W 4.02 in D 2.37 in

Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

. Fronted with covered oil container, each oil section with hand wrought wick holder. Backplate hammered

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.47 in Dm 7.09 in

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp

Located in Søborg, DK

Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and

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1850s Danish Victorian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp
19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp

19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

and is further embellished at the top with the original brass oil container and original knob key. The

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century

$6,500

H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 8.39 in

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

backplate is a singular casting of eight long oval oil containers with tapering pointed spouts.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900

$5,000

H 13.59 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

of eight rectangular oil containers with pointed ends is affixed to the lower backplate with a

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Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame in the form of an ancient Empire hanging oil burning lamp

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century

$12,500

H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 12.21 in

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century

Located in New York, NY

platform that has eight deep pointed conical-shaped cups serving as oil containers. Hanukkah lamp rests on

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Late 18th Century Czech Baroque Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt & Enameled Bronze Bouquet Chandelier
French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt & Enameled Bronze Bouquet Chandelier

French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt & Enameled Bronze Bouquet Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

center with blue enameled bronze oil-container sphere topped with a frosted glass shade in the shape of a

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

$12,500

H 7.68 in W 2.17 in D 9.65 in

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

and designs throughout. Eight circular oil containers with long tapering pointed spouts are attached

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18th Century Italian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century

$4,500

H 9.45 in W 6.11 in D 10.83 in

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century

Located in New York, NY

their hands hold outward the two Shabbat candle sconces. Eight goblet-shaped candle or oil containers

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19th Century Polish Rococo Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920
A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920

A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920

By Gayer & Krauss

Located in New York, NY

the main stem. Eight versatile and removable goblet-shaped oil containers on spool stems rest on

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Early 20th Century German Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

$3,300

H 13.19 in W 3.94 in D 11.23 in

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

in Hebrew at center. Affixed to the lower half of the backplate are eight cast oval-shaped oil

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Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV/XVI st. Ormolu and Glass floor lamp
19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV/XVI st. Ormolu and Glass floor lamp

19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV/XVI st. Ormolu and Glass floor lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

an Ormolu pierced support with scrolls and lion heads is the original red Glass oil container, which

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Ormolu

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century
A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

$4,300

H 9.06 in W 2.37 in D 8.27 in

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

chased. Two auriform foliate side rails flank the eight oil containers resting on raised foliate

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1870s Austrian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)
French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

$431Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.3 in Dm 8.67 in

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

Located in London, GB

uncertain about its original purpose (wine, oil, water?), this earthenware container is sizeable in stature

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Early 20th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century
Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Century of before. The engraved scrolling decoration on this antique oil container has been completely

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Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900
A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

$6,800

H 11.23 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

foliate patterns and a Star of David. A row of eight square oil containers and a servant lamp with

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Early 1900s African Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917
Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

$385Sale Price|70% Off

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

Located in San Francisco, CA

boxes, condiment sets, milk bottles, drinks bottles, kettles, burners, oil (fuel) containers. Sometimes

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Rare Pair Wanli Miniature Chinese Blue & White Ewers ca1600 Bird & Floral Decor
Rare Pair Wanli Miniature Chinese Blue & White Ewers ca1600 Bird & Floral Decor

Rare Pair Wanli Miniature Chinese Blue & White Ewers ca1600 Bird & Floral Decor

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

). They may have originally been used as containers for oil, sauce, or other condiments, and would have

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776
Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776

Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776

Located in Langweer, NL

– Slender glass or ceramic bottle, likely for oil or perfume E – Small container or case, possibly for

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Paper

Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century
Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century

Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

with oil. The shape of the container itself is typical of the early Joseon Dynasty. (The part circled

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15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Pottery

A Silver German Hanukkah Lamp by Gebrüder Gutgesell, Hanau Circa 1910
A Silver German Hanukkah Lamp by Gebrüder Gutgesell, Hanau Circa 1910

A Silver German Hanukkah Lamp by Gebrüder Gutgesell, Hanau Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

. A rounded bench-shaped base holds a row of eight applied oil jug containers each made with a wick

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

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Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container
Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

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H 17 in W 22 in D 10 in

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully shaped willow food oil container, with a gorgeous patina showing it's decades of use

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

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H 21.66 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Located in Vigevano, IT

This old set consists of a brass oil lantern, a small container for the water and a timber pipe and

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Mid-19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass
Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass

Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass

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H 20.48 in Dm 10.24 in

Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

metal tusks. The body has originally housed a container for oil and later on upcycled to electricity

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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Italian Olive Oil Container
Large Italian Olive Oil Container

Large Italian Olive Oil Container

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H 51 in W 27 in D 49 in

Large Italian Olive Oil Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Container used for storing olive oil. Italy circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container
Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container

Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container

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H 15.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container

Located in Chicago, IL

Shanxi province. The container would have been kept close at hand to replenish oil lamps throughout the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container
Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container

Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container

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H 50.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Grecian Vessel. Item dates back to the 1850s.

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Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Chinese Slender Oil Container
Early 20th Century Chinese Slender Oil Container

Early 20th Century Chinese Slender Oil Container

Located in Chicago, IL

Shanxi province. The container would have been kept close at hand to replenish oil lamps throughout the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Silver Oil Lamps, Italy, 18th Century
Pair of Silver Oil Lamps, Italy, 18th Century

Pair of Silver Oil Lamps, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

. Circular shaped base, shaped and ribbed shaft. The oil container has three spouts and a shaped handle with

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Large Scale ceramic Ottoman garden urn with character and patina, 19th Century
Large Scale ceramic Ottoman garden urn with character and patina, 19th Century

Large Scale ceramic Ottoman garden urn with character and patina, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Turkey, circa late 19th century Originally used as an olive oil container. With studded/raised

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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Pr Mid 19Th C Hand Painted French Table Lamps with Bronze ormolu
Pr Mid 19Th C Hand Painted French Table Lamps with Bronze ormolu

Pr Mid 19Th C Hand Painted French Table Lamps with Bronze ormolu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great all Original Porcelain Oil Lamps, converted to Electric. Oil container still inside of

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19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Painted Tole Brass and Cut-Glass Table Oil Lamps
Pair of French Napoleon III Painted Tole Brass and Cut-Glass Table Oil Lamps

Pair of French Napoleon III Painted Tole Brass and Cut-Glass Table Oil Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

brass mounts in between, and finished at the top with the original cut glass oil containers. Both pieces

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass, Tôle

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

at the top with the original bronze oil container and original key. The faience lamp is in excellent

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jars
Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jars

Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jars

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant pair of antique Delft olive oil containers

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Early 20th Century German Brass and Glass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Early 20th Century German Brass and Glass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Early 20th Century German Brass and Glass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

, holds eight brass cylindrical oil containers with chimney shaped covers, boarded by glass walls.   

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Early 20th Century German Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

background. The light fixtures are further embellished with the original art glass oil containers decorated

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Bronze and Cut Glass Oil Lamps from Gien
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Bronze and Cut Glass Oil Lamps from Gien

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Bronze and Cut Glass Oil Lamps from Gien

By Gien

Located in Dallas, TX

further embellished at the top by the original cut-glass oil container. Both pieces are in excellent

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade

Located in New York, NY

The brass freestanding back-walled Hanukkah lamp consists of eight oil containers, a parapet, back

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18th Century Polish Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Quimper Oil & Vinegar Donkey Container
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Quimper Oil & Vinegar Donkey Container

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Quimper Oil & Vinegar Donkey Container

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

oval base and carrying two removable jars on his back, one for olive oil, the other for vinegar. The

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Oil or Vinegar Bottles
Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Oil or Vinegar Bottles

Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Oil or Vinegar Bottles

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant pair of antique Delft olive oil or vinegar

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Bronze Lamp, 17th Century
Bronze Lamp, 17th Century

Bronze Lamp, 17th Century

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H 11.42 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Bronze Lamp, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

, a salomonic foot that is continued at the top of the piece and the container for the oil at the top

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17th Century European Baroque Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Cruet Set in Silver Plate and Hand-Cut Glass, early 20th Century
Edwardian Cruet Set in Silver Plate and Hand-Cut Glass, early 20th Century

Edwardian Cruet Set in Silver Plate and Hand-Cut Glass, early 20th Century

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

pierced silver plate stand with scroll feet and a decorative central handle. The set includes containers

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Napoleon III Empire  French Bronze Column Shaped Table Lamp ‘No Lampshade’
Napoleon III Empire  French Bronze Column Shaped Table Lamp ‘No Lampshade’

Napoleon III Empire French Bronze Column Shaped Table Lamp ‘No Lampshade’

Located in Prato, Tuscany

with chisel and gold, the craftsman preferred a very rich and elaborate Empire style, the container for

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III French Marble Corinthian Column-Shaped Table Lamp
Napoleon III French Marble Corinthian Column-Shaped Table Lamp

Napoleon III French Marble Corinthian Column-Shaped Table Lamp

By Wild & Wessel, Berlin

Located in Prato, Tuscany

container for oil is in a smooth crystal; in fact, this lamp was originally an oil lamp; it was produced in

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Industrial Oil Container, USA, circa 1900
Industrial Oil Container, USA, circa 1900

Industrial Oil Container, USA, circa 1900

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H 21.5 in W 19 in D 21 in

Industrial Oil Container, USA, circa 1900

Located in Milan, IT

A metal industrial oil containers, N 27, with faucet, reused as flower boxes.

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Early 1900s American Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jar
Early 20th Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jar

Early 20th Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jar

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant antique Delft olive oil container. Crafted in

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Arts and Crafts French Oil Lamp Chandelier Ceramic Opaline Glass, 1900s
Antique Arts and Crafts French Oil Lamp Chandelier Ceramic Opaline Glass, 1900s

Antique Arts and Crafts French Oil Lamp Chandelier Ceramic Opaline Glass, 1900s

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

beautifully with the large white opaline glass shade. The bottom oil container is made out of ceramic

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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain, Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain, Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain, Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Table Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

outdoor. The light fixtures are further embellished at the top by the original cut-glass oil container

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Germany Circa 1900
A Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Germany Circa 1900

A Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Germany Circa 1900

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H 9.65 in W 3.55 in D 7.96 in

A Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Germany Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

connected to the bulbous center stem. Eight oil containers sit gracefully on beds of laurel leaves with a

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Late 19th Century German Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

A 19th Century Brass Italian Hanukkah Menorah
A 19th Century Brass Italian Hanukkah Menorah

A 19th Century Brass Italian Hanukkah Menorah

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H 15.83 in W 12.09 in D 5.52 in

A 19th Century Brass Italian Hanukkah Menorah

Located in New York, NY

to the center stem. The servant lamp rises above the eight oil containers each made in a tapering

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Opaline Glass Oil Lamps with Lampshade and Brass Decoration France
Pair of Black Opaline Glass Oil Lamps with Lampshade and Brass Decoration France

Pair of Black Opaline Glass Oil Lamps with Lampshade and Brass Decoration France

Located in Prato, Tuscany

were oil lamps (the upper part was the container of the liquid), over time the mechanism with the wick

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872
A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872

Located in New York, NY

similarly on the bench lamp, removable servant lamp, and the detached row of oil containers. 18.06ozt

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1870s Austrian Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase/Wabisabi Pottery/1800s
Japanese Antique Pottery Vase/Wabisabi Pottery/1800s

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase/Wabisabi Pottery/1800s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

a brown glaze containing white glaze and iron. This was originally a container for oil. The white

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Pottery

A large stoneware Chinese Cizhou-type Martaban storage jar
A large stoneware Chinese Cizhou-type Martaban storage jar

A large stoneware Chinese Cizhou-type Martaban storage jar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Thailand, Vietnam or Burma. They were used as containers for water, oil, wine, pickled vegetables and meat

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16th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Stoneware

An Early 20th Century American Silver Hanukkah Lamp
An Early 20th Century American Silver Hanukkah Lamp

An Early 20th Century American Silver Hanukkah Lamp

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H 8.78 in W 10.12 in D 3.04 in

An Early 20th Century American Silver Hanukkah Lamp

Located in New York, NY

holds the row of eight removable oil jug containers resting on a thin bar with handles fitted into the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Metal Surahi Decorative Water Vessel, Early 20th Century
Antique Indian Metal Surahi Decorative Water Vessel, Early 20th Century

Antique Indian Metal Surahi Decorative Water Vessel, Early 20th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

body and compact neck highlight its functional origins as a container for water, oil, or other liquids

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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Metal

Willow Oil Container
Willow Oil Container

Willow Oil Container

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

Willow Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A classically shaped antique willow oil container from Shanxi Province, c. 1900. Several sizes

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Willow

Antique Willow Food Oil Container
Antique Willow Food Oil Container

Antique Willow Food Oil Container

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H 14.5 in W 16 in D 8 in

Antique Willow Food Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A classically shaped, hand woven antique willow food oil container from China, Shanxi Province, c

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Antique Woven Oil Container
Large Antique Woven Oil Container

Large Antique Woven Oil Container

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H 18 in W 18 in D 11 in

Large Antique Woven Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully shaped willow food oil container. Nicely woven, with an attractive patina. From China

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Willow

Graceful 19th Century Nepalese Bronze Grain Measure and Oil Container
Graceful 19th Century Nepalese Bronze Grain Measure and Oil Container

Graceful 19th Century Nepalese Bronze Grain Measure and Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

a sacred oil container in perfect condition and includes it's original chain. You feel the history

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Mid-19th Century Nepalese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

French Glazed Pottery Container for Walnut Oil
French Glazed Pottery Container for Walnut Oil

French Glazed Pottery Container for Walnut Oil

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large terracotta glazed oil container with four handles and provincial decoration. 19th. Century

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Early 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Pottery

19thc French olive oil jar

19thc French olive oil jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

19thc French provincial green glazed olive oil container

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19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic

American Bronze and ormolu oil lamp.
American Bronze and ormolu oil lamp.

American Bronze and ormolu oil lamp.

Located in Hudson, NY

American Bronze and ormolu oil lamp. 19th Century original glass oil container with engraved gilt

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19th Century American Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Electrified Oil Lamps
Pair of Electrified Oil Lamps

Pair of Electrified Oil Lamps

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H 22.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Pair of Electrified Oil Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of brass oil lamps with whales as the oil containers and shells as the deflectors. Whales are

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Oil Containers

Large Antique Parchment Leather Chinese Food  Oil Canteen
Large Antique Parchment Leather Chinese Food  Oil Canteen

Large Antique Parchment Leather Chinese Food Oil Canteen

Located in New York, NY

A striking antique Chinese oil container nearly 20 inches in circumference with a wonderful patina

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Leather

American Empire Banquet lamp.
American Empire Banquet lamp.

American Empire Banquet lamp.

Located in Hudson, NY

American Empire Banquet lamp. converted to electric. Bronze with gilded details. Original glass oil

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19th Century American Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Floor Lamp
French 19th Century Bronze Floor Lamp

French 19th Century Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

19th century bronze floor lamp that originally was oil burning, oil container has been removed and

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19th Century French Empire Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Bronze Art Nouveau Floor Lamp
19th Century, Bronze Art Nouveau Floor Lamp

19th Century, Bronze Art Nouveau Floor Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

19th Century Art Nouveau bronze floor lamp. Originally was an oil lamp with oil container that has

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Floor Lamp
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Floor Lamp

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

19th Century bronze art nouveau electrified oil lamp base piano floor lamp (oil container has been

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

design in the Empire style with three open wing swan holding the oil container. This table lamp has been

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Gilded Tole 19th Cent. Chandelier
Unusual Gilded Tole 19th Cent. Chandelier

Unusual Gilded Tole 19th Cent. Chandelier

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

An unusual gilded tole 19th century 2-tier chandelier. It was originaly an oil chandelier ( the oil

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19th Century Unknown Antique Oil Containers

Greek oil or storage container
Greek oil or storage container

Greek oil or storage container

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H 33.5 in Dm 24 in

Greek oil or storage container

Located in So. Egremont, MA

Hand thrown pot often used as a garden element
or interior decorative object. Made of terracotta with
whitewashed paint.

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Early 20th Century Greek Antique Oil Containers

Black glazed Chinese kitchen pots with spouts
Black glazed Chinese kitchen pots with spouts

Black glazed Chinese kitchen pots with spouts

Located in Schilde, BE

as small containers for cooking oil. Very nice condition. See below for the size of the biggest

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19th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Antique Willow Oil Container
Antique Willow Oil Container

Antique Willow Oil Container

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H 17 in W 11 in D 11 in

Antique Willow Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully shaped and weathered antique Chinese food oil container. From Shanxi Province, c

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Willow

Large Antique Woven Oil Container
Large Antique Woven Oil Container

Large Antique Woven Oil Container

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H 19 in W 25 in D 10 in

Large Antique Woven Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully shaped willow food oil container. Nicely woven, with an attractive patina. From China

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Willow

19th Century Bronze Table-Desk Lamp
19th Century Bronze Table-Desk Lamp

19th Century Bronze Table-Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

French 19th century heavy cased bronze oil lamp base ( without oil container ) that has been

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19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Pearland, TX

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Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates

Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...

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1970s American Modern Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Platter
19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Platter

19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Platter

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Winter Park, FL

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19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

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19th century Spanish terra cotta urn ...

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Located in Brecht, BE

rather unusual terra cotta urn, Spain, 19th century, can be altered to a lamp, but great as a highly decorative items, inside or outside the house ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

19th century glazed terra cotta olive oil jar/urn
19th century glazed terra cotta olive oil jar/urn

19th century glazed terra cotta olive oil jar/urn

Located in Brecht, BE

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

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Pair 19th C. French Quimper Porquier-Beau Faience Wall Platters with Figures

Pair 19th C. French Quimper Porquier-Beau Faience Wall Platters with Figures

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kitchen wall or open shelving with this important pair of antique hand-painted faience platters by Porquier-Beau, created in Quimper, Brittany, circa 1895. Each rectangula...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

Pair 19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Wall Platters
Pair 19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Wall Platters

Pair 19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Wall Platters

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

Large 19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Serving Platter
Large 19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Serving Platter

Large 19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Serving Platter

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kitchen wall or a shelf with this important antique wall platter. Created by Porquier Beau in Quimper, France circa 1895, the large hand-painted ceramic plate depicts two ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Plate
19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Plate

19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Plate

By Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Winter Park, FL

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Quimper Wall Pocket by "Porquier Beau"
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Quimper Wall Pocket by "Porquier Beau"

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Quimper Wall Pocket by "Porquier Beau"

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Containers

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Faience

Early 20th Century French Painted Faience Wall Platter Signed Henriot Quimper
Early 20th Century French Painted Faience Wall Platter Signed Henriot Quimper

Early 20th Century French Painted Faience Wall Platter Signed Henriot Quimper

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

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Early 20th Century French Antique Oil Containers

Materials

Faience

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Antique Oil Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique oil containers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique oil containers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and hardwood. Antique oil containers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Grande Maison HB Quimper produced beautiful antique oil containers that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oil Containers?

Prices for antique oil containers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique oil containers begin at $200 and can go as high as $3,450, while the average can fetch as much as $650.
Questions About Antique Oil Containers
  • 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.