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Antique French Victorian Porcelain German Oil Lamp Convert Table Lamp - a Pair
Antique French Victorian Porcelain German Oil Lamp Convert Table Lamp - a Pair

Antique French Victorian Porcelain German Oil Lamp Convert Table Lamp - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain White and Blue Tall German Oil Lamp Converted Table Lamps with Brass Mounts - a Pair.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900
Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900

Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Exquisite antique oil lamp featuring the renowned Herold burner, manufactured by Brendel & Löwig of Berlin, Germany, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Zinc

German Bronze Oil Lamp, Renaissance Revival, Late 19th Century
German Bronze Oil Lamp, Renaissance Revival, Late 19th Century

German Bronze Oil Lamp, Renaissance Revival, Late 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

This Aladdin lamp is German, and dates from the late 19th century, The bronze is exquisitely cast in bas-relief with masks and scrolling acanthus. The base and knopped stem ,the slid...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter
Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter

Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter

$1,020Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter German, Late 19th Century, Unmarked, .800 Silver Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with t...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century German Bronze Ornamental Oil Lamp from Gilde, 1960s
Mid-Century German Bronze Ornamental Oil Lamp from Gilde, 1960s

Mid-Century German Bronze Ornamental Oil Lamp from Gilde, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Bronze Ornamental Oil Lamp from Gilde, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp
Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp

$822Sale Price|30% Off

H 20 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp

By Sitzendorf

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden converted oil lamp mantel trophy urn featuring a design of climbing roses and reclining cherubs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade. It is in uniquely original condition and has NOT been wired.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s
Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s

Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing luster glass oil lamp, Germany, circa 1970s. Lamp is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites.

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Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Antique W&W Kosmos Bronze Oil Lamp – Circa 1900 – Exquisite Art Nouveau Design
Antique W&W Kosmos Bronze Oil Lamp – Circa 1900 – Exquisite Art Nouveau Design

Antique W&W Kosmos Bronze Oil Lamp – Circa 1900 – Exquisite Art Nouveau Design

Located in Lisse, NL

The burner is marked “W&W Kosmos Brenner” – a hallmark of precision and quality by Wild & Wessel, one of Germany’s finest oil lamp makers of the period. More than just a lamp, this ...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

German Brass Watering or Lamp Oil Can
German Brass Watering or Lamp Oil Can

German Brass Watering or Lamp Oil Can

$675

H 8 in W 19.5 in D 5 in

German Brass Watering or Lamp Oil Can

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass Watering can with an exceptionally special and fluid design. Not only will this beauty water your plants or fill your vessel, but it will look like a piece of art sitting on y...

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20th Century German Art Deco Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass

West German Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Candelabra by Freddie Andersen
West German Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Candelabra by Freddie Andersen

West German Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Candelabra by Freddie Andersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Germany, 1970s). Glass oil candles are a lovely, tear-drop shape.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen
Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen

Post Modern German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Freddie Andersen "Clear Drops" oil lamp made in West Germany. This lamp features an elegant brass stem, a handblown glass reservoir, and a sleek black resin base, creating a...

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen, Set of 3
German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen, Set of 3

German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen, Set of 3

$414Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

German Brass "Clear Drops" Oil Lamp Candlestick by Freddie Andersen, Set of 3

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original set of 3 Freddie Andersen "Clear Drops" oil lamps made in West Germany. This lamp set features an elegant brass stem, a handblown glass reservoir, and a sleek black resin ba...

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp
White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp

White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp

By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory

Located in New York, NY

White porcelain neoclassical style amphora oil lamp. Sleek white Berlin porcelain amphora with entwined serpent handle raised on four lion monopedia with removable cover.

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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 festive and wonderfully chased Silver German Hanukkah oil lamp by Gebrüder Gutgesellfrom made in Hanau circa 1910.

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Outstanding quality antique Victorian Sitzendorf porcelain oil lamp
Outstanding quality antique Victorian Sitzendorf porcelain oil lamp

Outstanding quality antique Victorian Sitzendorf porcelain oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian Sitzendorf porcelain oil lamp, having three quality porcelain cherubs surrounding a quality porcelain urn shaped white column decorated with bea...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes
Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes

Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming and unusual figural oil lamp in the shape of a dog’s head, dating from the late 19th century, most likely of German origin.

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Antique 1890s German Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s
Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s

Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist brass oil lamp candlestick, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Two Large Freddie Andersen Midcentury Oil Lamp Candleholders, Denmark, 1970s
Two Large Freddie Andersen Midcentury Oil Lamp Candleholders, Denmark, 1970s

Two Large Freddie Andersen Midcentury Oil Lamp Candleholders, Denmark, 1970s

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Vienna, AT

Two beautiful 14 in high modernist brass oil lamp candlesticks, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Freddie Andersen Midcentury 12-Arm Brass Oil Lamp Candelabra Chandelier
Freddie Andersen Midcentury 12-Arm Brass Oil Lamp Candelabra Chandelier

Freddie Andersen Midcentury 12-Arm Brass Oil Lamp Candelabra Chandelier

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Impressive twelve-arm oil lamp candelabra designed by Freddie Andersen in 1970s, West Germany.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Clear Drops Oil Lamp or Candleholder by Freddie Andersen, 1960s
Mid-Century Clear Drops Oil Lamp or Candleholder by Freddie Andersen, 1960s

Mid-Century Clear Drops Oil Lamp or Candleholder by Freddie Andersen, 1960s

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Impressive swivel oil lamp by Freddie Andersen. It can be used as an oil lamp or with a candle.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Freddie Andersen Clear Drops Oil Lamps Brass Candleholder, Denmark
Set of Five Freddie Andersen Clear Drops Oil Lamps Brass Candleholder, Denmark

Set of Five Freddie Andersen Clear Drops Oil Lamps Brass Candleholder, Denmark

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Krefeld, DE

Five beautiful clear drops modernist brass oil lamps designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s
Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s

Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s

By Kosmos Brenner

Located in Verviers, BE

Chain 18 cm Fiing E27 And safe for usage in the World. Gorgeous German antique oil lamp. It is a Kosmos Brenner. "Kosmos" was the most popular burner in Europe.

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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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Meissen Oil Lamps
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Meissen Oil Lamps

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H 18 in Dm 6 in

Meissen Oil Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Meissen Blue Onion pattern, made from early 1700s to date. These lamps are early 1800s. On right, oil lamp not electrified is mounted on cast bronze base adorned with Egyptian Sphinx...

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Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps

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Bronze

Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified
Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified

Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

Meissen, Similar, gourd shaped base with original oil font, electrified by Brady's, in Pink Onion Pattern, with matching cast brass bases and burners, Slightly different heights but...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sitzendorf Porcelain Oil Lamp Modelled as a Kingfisher
Sitzendorf Porcelain Oil Lamp Modelled as a Kingfisher

Sitzendorf Porcelain Oil Lamp Modelled as a Kingfisher

Located in Montreal, QC

Porcelain oil lamp modelled as a kingfisher, the polychromwe glazed bird with inlaid glass eyes,and bead encrusted body, its talons clutching a branch, raised on naturalistic base; ...

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Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Parchment Paper

German Brass Oil Lamp by Fhrich Griftz, Berlin
German Brass Oil Lamp by Fhrich Griftz, Berlin

German Brass Oil Lamp by Fhrich Griftz, Berlin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

German brass oil lamp by Fhrich Griftz, Berlin A good looking piece on a cast iron base, it has wick, burner etc. but I cannot guarantee if these are in working condition but they...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Dresden Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cherubs, c.1890
Dresden Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cherubs, c.1890

Dresden Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cherubs, c.1890

Located in Worcester, GB

Dresden Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cherubs, c.1890 A decorative late 19th century porcelain oil lamp dating to around 1890. The base is finely modelled with three winged cherubs standi...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German Brass Oil Lamp by Kaestner & Tobelman, Erfurt
German Brass Oil Lamp by Kaestner & Tobelman, Erfurt

German Brass Oil Lamp by Kaestner & Tobelman, Erfurt

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

German brass oil lamp by Kaestner & Tobelman, Erfurt A good beautiful looking piece in chased brass, it has a chimney and burner but I cannot guarantee if it is in working conditi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Judaica Bronze Oil Lamp with Hebrew Inscriptions
Rare Antique Judaica Bronze Oil Lamp with Hebrew Inscriptions

Rare Antique Judaica Bronze Oil Lamp with Hebrew Inscriptions

Located in Doha, QA

We believe this Oil Lamp has been used for generations by Jewish family in Germany.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Antique Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1900s
Antique Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1900s

Antique Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1900s

By Kosmos Brenner

Located in Verviers, BE

Gorgeous German antique oil lamp. It is a Kosmos Brenner. "Kosmos" was the most popular burner in Europe.

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Oil Lamps "Tear Drops" by Freddie Andersen
Pair of Vintage Oil Lamps "Tear Drops" by Freddie Andersen

Pair of Vintage Oil Lamps "Tear Drops" by Freddie Andersen

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland

Stunning pair of vintage midcentury 1970s brass oil lamps by Freddie Andersen. Condition: In good vintage condition with traces of usage conform its age. Please take a careful l...

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Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Porcelain Oil Lamp Base, Germany, 19th Century
Chinoiserie Porcelain Oil Lamp Base, Germany, 19th Century

Chinoiserie Porcelain Oil Lamp Base, Germany, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Depicting a China man lying on his back holding a giant acorn. Hand Painted Decorations. A model after Meissen porcelain of 18C.

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Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Porcelain

German Jugendstil Silver Plated, Ovoid Form, Oil Fired Cigar Lighter by WMF
German Jugendstil Silver Plated, Ovoid Form, Oil Fired Cigar Lighter by WMF

German Jugendstil Silver Plated, Ovoid Form, Oil Fired Cigar Lighter by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Port Hope, ON

This wonderful silver plated German Jugendstil oil lamp/table cigar lighter is in the shape of an egg and stands on three spherical feet.

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Vintage 1910s German Vienna Secession Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

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By Lazarus Posen Witwe

Located in Roslyn, NY

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage

Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage Italy, late 20th century A captivating Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Hor...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

By Pauly & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

$88,500

H 16 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, Paul Storr

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Silver

19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp
19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp

19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp

By Wild & Wessel, Berlin

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Harvard adjustable student desk lamp By Wild & Wessel Berlin, Germany, Circa 1870 Solid gilt brass, with green glass shade Measures: 11.75"W x 8"D x 21.5"H Very good ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Table Lamp by Harvard Student Patent Wild & Wessel Aladino
19th Century Table Lamp by Harvard Student Patent Wild & Wessel Aladino

19th Century Table Lamp by Harvard Student Patent Wild & Wessel Aladino

By Wild & Wessel, Berlin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

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Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wild & Wessel Italian Classical Style Brass Figural Lantern Desk Lamp
Antique Wild & Wessel Italian Classical Style Brass Figural Lantern Desk Lamp

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wild & Wessel Student Lamps
Pair of Wild & Wessel Student Lamps

Pair of Wild & Wessel Student Lamps

$5,129 / set

H 21.5 in Dm 5.75 in

Pair of Wild & Wessel Student Lamps

Located in London, GB

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German Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic German oil lamp available at 1stDibs. A German oil lamp — often made from brass, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the German oil lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A German oil lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German oil lamp over the years, but those crafted by Freddie Andersen and Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Oil Lamp?

Prices for a German oil lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $2,800, while the average can fetch as much as $832.
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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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    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.
  • 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.
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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.
  • 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.