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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp. Antique French sterling silver oil lamp of neoclassical form
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Oil Lamp with Original Green Glass Shade
Located in Lincoln, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Oil Lamp with Original Green Glass Shade
Elevate your
Category
Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 30.3 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
Splendid Elkington & Co. Roman Foot Sterling silver oil lamp, England 1840s
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Elkington & Co. Roman Foot Sterling silver oil lamp, England 1840s
Category
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.45 in W 9.22 in D 2.45 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 19th century (1828 – 1859) Italian Antique silver oil lamps (Lucerne) by Vincenzo
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 16 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
An Italian Bronze and Silver Oil Lamp, Rome circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A rare and theatrically conceived Italian bronze and silver oil lamp, crafted in Rome circa 1800
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Marble, Silver, Bronze
19th Century Italian Silver Oil Lamp Depicting Mercury After Giambologna
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional 19th century silver oil lamp supported by the figure of Mercury after the
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Marble, Silver
Pair Danish Silver 2-Light Candelabra/ Oil Lamps Jensen Mid-Century Modern Style
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish silver 2-light candelabra or oil lamps in Georg Jensen, Mid-Century Modern style
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp by Comyns of London Ltd, 1893
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp in good vintage condition, this sterling silver repousse Alladin
Category
Antique 19th Century British More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Oil Lamp Alessandro Maldura
By Alessandro Maldura
Located in Bologna, IT
antique oil lamp
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Candleholders and Candelabra
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen Oil Lamp in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Georg Jensen oil lamp in sterling silver. Lid and stem with foliage. Edged base with pearls
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamps Storm Lantern Chamber Sticks 1892
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Antique Victorian solid Silver Oil Lamps with silver bases and clear glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candle Lamps
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1893 Art Nouveau Desk Oil Lamp In Sterling Silver With Roman Coin
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Desk oil lamp designed by Charles L. Tiffany for Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful desk oil lamp or cigar
Category
Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
H 1.57 in W 3.94 in D 2.9 in
Tiffany & Co Sterling Cigar Lighter Oil Lamp
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Water Mill, NY
Two Piece Early 20thc Sterling Oil Lamp and Stand Cigar Ligher with a Curved Handle and Wick Cover
Category
Early 20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Sterling Silver Midcentury Oil Lamp, Shaped Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver, midcentury, oil lamp - shaped menorah, Mexico, circa 1950s-1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Aladdin's Lamp-Style Table Oil Lamp or Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, Aladdin's lamp-style table oil lamp or lighter, American, circa 1920s
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare, Unusual, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Aladdin's Lamp, Form Table Lighter
By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver, Aladdin's oil lamp - form table lighter, Chester
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in
Gorham mixed metals oil lamp copper sterling bronze
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grat oil lamp by the well known Gorham Co. Mixed metals and great patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Tea Sets
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Oil Lamp No. 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver oil lamp no. 12. From 1915-1930. Measures: 9 cm H (3 35/64"). 13.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mogens Ballin 826 Silver Oil "Genie" Lamp
By Mogens Ballin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mogens Ballin 826 silver oil "Genie" lamp.
This genie lamp has wonderful, stylized details and
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Cocobola-Brazil Wood Oil Lamp by Rudolph Mafko
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cocobola-Brazil Wood Oil Lamp Inlaid with Sterling Silver and Malacite Gem
Category
20th Century American More Lighting
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Oil Lamp and Tray No. 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver oil lamp and tray No. 12.
The oil lamp has wonderful, stylized
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Sterling Silver
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Sterling Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic sterling oil lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling oil lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the sterling 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 sterling oil lamp made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sterling oil lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Hans Hansen and Hukin and Heath produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sterling Oil Lamp?
The average selling price for a sterling oil lamp at 1stDibs is $1,830, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $49,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sterling Oil Lamp
- What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022There 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.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022The 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, 2022People 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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