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Miniature Oil Lamps

Just Andersen Miniature Oil Lamp in Pewter & Brass, 1930s
Just Andersen Miniature Oil Lamp in Pewter & Brass, 1930s

Just Andersen Miniature Oil Lamp in Pewter & Brass, 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very small oil lamp made by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Its corpus is made from

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Torchères

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp
Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

$3,436

H 7.49 in W 5.32 in D 3.75 in

Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Italian Grand Tour model of a Roman oil lamp, circa 1835,in the manner of Benedetto

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick
Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick

Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick

Located in Shippensburg, PA

handling, the comfortably cylindrical metal cap at the top lifts to reveal a miniature oil lamp with a

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C
Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C

Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique German Meissen Dresden figural porcelain owl miniature oil lamp, maker mark on base as

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Four Cyprian Antiquities 700BC and Framed Export Licences 1937 Grand Tour
Four Cyprian Antiquities 700BC and Framed Export Licences 1937 Grand Tour

Four Cyprian Antiquities 700BC and Framed Export Licences 1937 Grand Tour

Located in Lowestoft, GB

tear drop glass bottle, a clay oil lamp, miniature black and red clay jug and a small glass vessel

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Antique Early 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Historical Memora...

Materials

Clay, Gesso, Glass, Softwood

Miniature Oil Lamps Collection, 6
Miniature Oil Lamps Collection, 6

Miniature Oil Lamps Collection, 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of 19th century original painted glass and milk glass miniature oil lamps. Sold as a

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Lighting

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Oil Lamp with Greek Theater Mask
Italian Bronze Grand Tour Oil Lamp with Greek Theater Mask

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Oil Lamp with Greek Theater Mask

Located in Stamford, CT

Grand tour oil lamp modeled after an ancient Roman original, decorated with a wonderful Greek

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s

Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Fish pendant lamp made of wicker. A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Plastic

Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier

Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Waterford Crystal Eighteen Light Chandelier An etched crown above a crystal string body leading to a beaded basket with drop crysta...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral k...

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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Located in New York, NY

A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...

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20th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By F.J.B. Watson, Everett Fahy, Carl C. Dauterman

Located in valatie, NY

The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Pair Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Sienna Marble Souvenirs of Temple Ruins
Pair Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Sienna Marble Souvenirs of Temple Ruins

Pair Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Sienna Marble Souvenirs of Temple Ruins

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and early pair of Roman Neoclassical Period Grand Tour Sienna marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the temple of Vespasian, early 1800's Italian. In th...

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Antique 1820s Italian Greco Roman Desk Accessories

Materials

Siena Marble

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair
18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair

$6,500Sale Price / set|63% Off

H 25 in W 22 in D 11 in

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair

Located in Miami, FL

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair Offered for sale is a rare matched pair of Continental 18th century terracotta Egyptian Revival sphinxe...

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Antique 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

An Antique Grand Tour Period "Rosso Antico" Red Marble Obelisk Column w/ Flame
An Antique Grand Tour Period "Rosso Antico" Red Marble Obelisk Column w/ Flame

An Antique Grand Tour Period "Rosso Antico" Red Marble Obelisk Column w/ Flame

Located in New York, NY

A very finely carved 19th century Grand Tour period "Rosso Antico" marble souvenir, including Egyptian Obelisk with a Flame Finial. It is inscribed with gilt Latin lettering describi...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"
Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"

$4,194

H 33 in W 41 in D 13 in

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine, scale model of the schooner yacht “America”, the first winner of the America’s Cup. Copper sheathed below the waterline. Mahogany deck, linen sails. Mounted into a brass displa...

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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition
Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition

$69

H 11 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition

By The London Charivari

Located in valatie, NY

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1931. First edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 99 pp. A humorous book of comics taken from Punch; or The London Ch...

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20th Century European Books

Materials

Paper

Correct Woodwork for the Colonial Home (Book)
Correct Woodwork for the Colonial Home (Book)

Correct Woodwork for the Colonial Home (Book)

$275

H 11 in W 8.25 in D 0.13 in

Correct Woodwork for the Colonial Home (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A very useful and interesting pamphlet dating from 1930 which was produced by the Morgan Woodwork Organization to show the designs for Colonial style of Woodwork and how it should be...

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Early 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage American Made Antique Wooden Snow Sled Toboggan
Vintage American Made Antique Wooden Snow Sled Toboggan

Vintage American Made Antique Wooden Snow Sled Toboggan

Located in Oakville, CT

Original, Vintage, American Made, Wooden Snow Sled / Toboggan. Bring the whole gang with you on this sleigh ride! The seat is 142" long with the original paint.

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20th Century American Primitive Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit
Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit

Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit

By Matteo Lovatti 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Matteo Lovatti (Italian, b. 1861) a fine 19th century oil on panel "The Young Prince's Visit" Depicting an interior tavern scene with a jester introducing and welcoming a young Princ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Set of Four Victorian Wall Lights of Exceptional Size, F&C Osler
Extremely Rare Set of Four Victorian Wall Lights of Exceptional Size, F&C Osler

Extremely Rare Set of Four Victorian Wall Lights of Exceptional Size, F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An extremely rare early Victorian set of four five-light cut-glass silvered mounted wall-lights of exceptional quality the central slice cut shaft surmounted by unusual cross over di...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

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Questions About Miniature Oil Lamps
  • 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 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.
  • 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.