Antique Whale Oil

Made of galvanized steel, this is a rare example of early industrial lighting.

Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps, which eventually replaced whale oil

improve the lamp, and when whale oil became plentiful in the early 1800's, lamps became as common as

Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps, which eventually replaced whale oil

, which eventually replaced whale oil burning lamps. By the 1890s B&H had showrooms in New York, Boston

This elegant pair of early 19th-century Sandwich Glass whale oil lamps is a striking example of

Presented by: Tribalmania Gallery Ancient Inuit Eskimo stone "QULLIQ" whale oil stove cooker

Antique Exceptional Whole Oil "Suspension" Light, All Original French Celadon "Pate Sur Pate" circa

would visit us. Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to sell. He once gave

Great color and likely made by a Boston glass company. The whale oil or other would fill lamp and

Anglo Raj antique 19th century bronze Indian temple oil lamp. Whale oil lamp with 4 wick burners

originally burned kerosene or whale oil, and had a mechanism to raise and lower it according to one's

made of wrought iron, the quadruple gimbal in the center kept the whale oil reservoir and the burning

issuing rods designed to facilitate transfer of whale oil to individual oil burners. Now electrified. This

Argonaut was the first Sag Harbor Whaling Ship to round cape horn on it's quest for whale oil. The ship was

, enraged whale. As shown by the red, bloody whale spout, The whalers have struck the prey's lungs or

Wheeler mirrored reflectors are highly sought after and the whale tail examples are there most

filled with whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks. One of the most iconic

filled with whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks. One of the most iconic

whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks. One of the most iconic of the many

Well painted mid to late 19th century American School painting of Whalers attacking a Whale

giving speeches as they ran for public office. They were hollow and generally filled with whale oil or

whale oil. Barrels had an abundance of uses and were easily stored and stacked and were not fragile like

called Kudlik, or Qulliq, intended for burning whale or seal oil. In the 1800s, explorer William Parry

.* This is made in such a way that a canister filled with whale oil could be fit inside from underneath

Rare French whale oil trade shop sign  This is a rare old sign, it is French in origin, there is

Three 19th century, now electrified, gyroscopic whale-oil lamps constructed of iron ribs with a

Antique 19th century Japanese gold bronze whale oil lamp (Now Electrified). Shade shown is 18

1890s whale oil English hand blown glass bell jar lantern in a aqua blue color. Now electrified

1890s English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with clear glass, newly made brass hardware. Features three candelabra lights. Price includes restoration. This can be seen at our 400...

19th Century American whale oil lamp. Colorless spherical EAPG glass font, high-lead opalescent

A small oil on canvas of Niagara Falls showing the original lighthouse attributed to Robert Whale

is made of wrought iron, the quadruple gimbal in the center kept the whale oil reservoir and the

whale oil lamp. 19th century The lovely urn form body of this lamp would have been originally filled

production of kerosene burning lamps. By 1871, kerosene virtually replaced whale oil for heating and

A wonderfully preserved and well made tin whale oil lantern from New England, the conical ribbed

A 19th Century amethyst cut to clear glass whale oil lamp on an embossed brass column mounted on a

A highly unusual patinated bronze and brass five light chandelier. Stamped brass reflective shields are suspended by winged eagles between each light which are supported by dragon m...

In the style of ancient Roman lamps with a central base and three lighted arms. Faces with classical braided hair. Made in the early 20th century. Material: Bronze Style: Traditi...

A rare neoclassic silver over brass whale oil form lamp mounted on eagle talon footed base with

A rare, early 19th century colorless blown glass apothecary bottle to dispense Sperm Whale Oil, of

A pair of 19th century patriotic whale oil lamps, the cobalt blue fonts with raised American stars

whale oil lamp - oil was stored inside the lid - before electricity took over.

, helped to improve the lamp, and when whale oil became plentiful in the early 1800s, lamps became as

This oil on canvas by the well-listed American illustrator Douglass Crockwell offers a regionalist

. Experiments in Europe and America, after 1750, helped to improve the lamp, and when whale oil became plentiful

burn rape-seed (colza) and whale oil, issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that the oil

designed to burn rape-seed (colza) and whale oil issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that

designed to burn rape-seed (colza) and whale oil issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that

) and whale oil, issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that the oil would flow from the

designed to burn rape-seed (colza) and whale oil issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that

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

A PAIR of electrified Sheffield 'process' silvered Argand lamps. Whale or lamp oil was

A pair of 19th century American milk glass whale oil lamps, decorated with embossed stars and

fitted with these onion-shaped globes, which shielded a whale-oil flame from wind, rain and sea spray

Connecticut. He married a local woman in 1851, and likely joined in the lucrative whale oil and baleen trades

. Experiments in Europe and America, after 1750, helped to improve the lamp, and when whale oil became plentiful

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

This is a nice sized lamp with a 17 inch diameter. The base is heavy bronze with with beautiful clean lines. The shade and slag glass are free of cracks or chips. Each glass panel ha...

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

Antique Mughal Rajasthan India, bronze temple oil lamp. Oil lamp with 4 wick burners. Fantastic patina and great scale. Used for sacred ceremonies in temples or at home. Crafted ...

Italian Cast Brass Four Burner Lucerne Oil Lamp Antique Circa 1850. Cast brass four with 4 wick burner Lucerne oil lamp with four hanging wick tools, an adjustable under-font collect...

Cast brass four burner Lucerne oil lamp on a cast threaded rod. The rod is topped with an open shield form finial and is treaded to a conical centered circular base with standing rim...