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Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination. Dimensions: 13.5" x 10
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Ship Brass Oil Lamps by Ilse Ammonsen (8 Avail - Priced Each)
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage brass midcentury solid brass oil lamps designed by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma - Denmark
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950's Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens. There are two switches on lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Ship Lamp Anchor Light Nautical Oil Lamp Red Copper 23cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage ship lamp, anchor light, nautical oil lamp lantern made of red copper and brass
Category

Vintage 1980s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Style of Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric
Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair English WWI Brass Bulkhead Ships/Trench Lanterns/ Sconces, Bulpitt & Sons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Originally designed as ship or officer oil lamps or sconces, these brass lanterns were crafted by Bulpitt
Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Oil Lamp
Located in Roswell, GA
English solid brass ships oil lamp. Faded inscription on front 'Birmingham 1912" It has been
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Oil Lamp
Oil Lamp
H 20 in W 9 in D 6 in
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
By Anchor
Located in Austin, TX
Restored, Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s Vintage Ships Lantern Copper Anchor Oil Lamp Nautical Fresnel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
H 24 in Dm 10 in
Danish Maritime Oil Lamps Made of Solid Brass by Ilse Ammonsen
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Odense, Denmark
Ilse Ammonsen ships maritime oil lamp made of solid brass. Great oil lamps gyro suspended. By Ilse
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass and Marble Two-Arm Gyroscope Ship Oil Lamp Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage brass gyroscope ship oil lamp fixed to a marble base. The lamp features a removable glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ilse D. Ammonsen Daproma Design Brass Ship Oil Lamps, 1950s
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Daproma Denmark Ilse D. Ammonsen design brass ship oil lamps, adjustable height and flame, brass
Category

Antique 1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship
Located in Haarlem, NL
My father used to have a great friend who was a real whaler. As a kid I always was around when he would visit us. Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes. Similar in size
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large 19th Century Quadruple Gimballed Whaling Oil Light
Located in Haarlem, NL
Impressive and unique in its size this large rare oil whaling ship lamp. It is heavy because it is
Category

Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Brass Railway or Ship Passageway Oil Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Small brass railway or ship passageway oil lamps from the early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Antique Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1900s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique early 1900s Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric ceiling
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Quadruple Gimballed Whaling Oil Light
Located in Haarlem, NL
Impressive and unique in its size this large rare oil whaling ship lamp. It is heavy because it
Category

Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Ship Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ship oil lamp for your home. A ship oil lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage ship oil lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ship oil lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ship oil lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. A well-made ship oil lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ilse D. Ammonsen, Andrea Claire Studio and Kelvin & Hughes are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ship Oil Lamp?

The average selling price for a ship oil lamp at 1stDibs is $812, while they’re typically $211 on the low end and $7,950 for the highest priced.
Questions About Ship Oil Lamp
  • 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
    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.
  • 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
    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
    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.