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Dragon Oil Lamp

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in New York, 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

Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A beautiful pair of Japanese bronze oil lamps from c.1880 now converted to electricity. Finely
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps, Having Gilt Bronze Mounts, And Bottle Form
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Early 20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lamps
Located in London, GB
employed as oil lamps, being fitted with ormolu bases in the oriental taste and oil reservoirs and burners
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
furniture designer James Mont. The lamps, crafted in oil rubbed bronze, resemble traditional Chinese urns
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Table Lamps

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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 Antiquities

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Brass

Couple Chinese Porcelain Oil Lamps 20th Century Dragons Ruyi Famille Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great and large pair of Oil Lamps. Very nice quality and lovely for your home. Condition
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Forney, TX
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Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Antique Mughal Rajasthani India Bronze Oil Lamp
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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1890 ROYAL WORCESTER FULLY STAMPED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FLOOR STANDING LAMP
By Royal Worcester
Located in GB
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Located in L'Etang, FR
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Located in Suffolk, GB
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Mimizan, FR
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Located in Fairfax, VA
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Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
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Located in Fairfax, VA
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Art Nouveau Oil Lamp Bronze and Brass Depiction a Dragon with Match Holder 1890s
Located in Verviers, BE
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Outstanding color in its enamel work - probably originally a Meiji period base to an oil lamp-now electrified.            
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Located in South Burlington, VT
the firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle. Later on, they became more secular
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in Verviers, BE
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Located in Vancouver, BC
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Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Whitburn, GB
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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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.