Meissen Oil Lamp
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Candle Lamps
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Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp
By Carl Thieme
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th – early 20th century Carl Thieme Meissen / Dresden porcelain two light table lamp
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Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Sèvres Vases Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
lamps that have been skillfully converted to electricity retaining their original and charming oil
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is tied around her waist and covers her legs. With her right hand she holds a burning oil lamp over
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Chinoiserie Porcelain Oil Lamp Base, Germany, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
after Meissen porcelain of 18C.
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