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Dragon Oil Lamp

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Chinoiserie Large Bronze Electrified Oil Urn Table Lamp, Dragons & Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique or vintage large bronze lamp features striking Chinoiserie style urn body with a band of
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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique parlor set of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass Kosmos Brenner oil lamps and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
$1,520 Sale Price
45% Off
H 16.75 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in

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Antique Aesthetic Movement Parker Electrified GWW Gilt Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement electrified Gone-with-the-wind oil lamp by Parker features brass base
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Chinese Bronze & Cloisonne Oil Floor Lamp, Dragon Motif, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and rare Chinese oil floor lamp offers bronze balustrade form construction with enameled
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Oil Lamp Bronze and Brass Depiction a Dragon with Match Holder 1890s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau oil lamp bronze and brass depiction a dragon 1890s Very nicely detailed Bronze
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Dragon Oil Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand wrought iron oil lamps with dragon motif. All wrought and hand riveted together, the
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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Dragon Oil Sconces
Antique Dragon Oil Sconces
H 18.5 in W 11 in D 15 in

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Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...
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Large Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Daffodil Decor, France, Ca 1904
By Émile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
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Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
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Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
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Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases
Located in Queens, NY
A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly sought after by collectors and art enth...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Le Verre Francais Art Nouveau Artistic Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, 1924
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Le Verre Français, France ca. 1924 Cameo glass egg cup decorated with stylized flowers. Engraved signature. This vase is very rare both for its color and design and is called: Plante...
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Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...
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Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate-De-Verre 'Le Jardin Des Hesperides' Vase, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Signed in the mold G. Argy Rousseau France. Literature: J. Bloch-Dermont, Les Pâtes de Verre G. Argy-Rousseau Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1990, p. 208, no. 26.01 for another vase of...
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19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan
Located in London, GB
This intricately decorated antique Japanese vase was crafted in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The vase is of circular form and features a waisted base, large, ovoid body and a lid wi...
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Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Green and White Dragon Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer koro. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with poly...
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Pair of Cold Painted Austrian Life Size Terracotta Pug Dogs, ca. 1890
By Johann Maresch
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Antique Imari Porcelain Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts, circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Imari porcelain jardiniere with bronze mounts, Circa 1895. A very beautiful and substantial Imari jardiniere.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

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Bronze

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 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.