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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 pewter while its burner is made from patinated brass. Some suggest it was often used ...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Torchères

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Collection of 11 Miniature Glass Oil Lamps, Antique & Vintage, 1900
Collection of 11 Miniature Glass Oil Lamps, Antique & Vintage, 1900

Collection of 11 Miniature Glass Oil Lamps, Antique & Vintage, 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

An exceptional collection of 11 miniature oil lamps, crafted in a rich combination of clear, amber, pale pink and opaque white milk glass.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Country Candle Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Crafted primarily of nickel-plated brass with rubbing through to the golden hues of the brass from over a century of handling, the comfortably cylindrical metal cap at the top lifts ...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

John Grinsell Victorian Sterling Silver Aladdin’s Lamp Cigar Lighter, 1901
John Grinsell Victorian Sterling Silver Aladdin’s Lamp Cigar Lighter, 1901

John Grinsell Victorian Sterling Silver Aladdin’s Lamp Cigar Lighter, 1901

Located in Nottingham, GB

ㅤ The lighter takes the distinctive form of a miniature oil lamp, with a rounded silver reservoir extending into a pronounced spout and balanced by an elegant serpentine handle.

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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 photographed, 19th C.

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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

The items in question are a 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...

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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 collection of six.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Lighting

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

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

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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 Boschetti (1820-1870). Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer explorin...

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

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Marble

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 inspired theater mask. The tripod lamp, with hinged lid, is set into a low footed dish. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

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Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927
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Located in Dublin, Ireland

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Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark

Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Asaa, DK

Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark. Danish Art Deco miniature pewter vase made in Denmark in the 1930s. Stamped underneath: Just Denmark and model no: 2492. 5 cm ta...

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons
Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons

Located in Ipswich, GB

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Located in High Point, NC

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle of the cane separates to reveal a...

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Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
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Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique gold-filled and handcrafted presentation walking stick is hallmarked for presumably an English maker and believed to have been made in circa 1910 in the period Edwardian...

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Set of Antique Hand Blown Glass Weaver Oil Lamps, France, Circa 1800-1900
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Located in Buisson, FR

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Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Forney, TX

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Located in Suffolk, GB

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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 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
    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.