Victorian Brass Adjustable Gas Lamp with Racing Green Shade, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Brass Adjustable Student Gas Lamp With A Racing Green Glass Shade & Clean Glass Inner Shade.
Brass
$1,200 / item
Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early fuel lamp. It dates before the use of piped gas and electric. It has been wired to take a standard base bulb but still retains the tank, valve, original finish a...
Mirror
Crystal Ball Long Arm Double Oil/Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was the type of double lamp found over store counters from the mid to late 1800. They were simple, utilitarian but still very stylish in detail. This example was refitted to now...
Brass
Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The light twisted pipe and additional twisted applied detail give this lamp its unique feel. The spiral finial ends give the lamp a Dr. Suess quality. Each arm has been wired to take...
Brass
Pair of Electrified Porcelain Gas Lamps SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Antique gas lamps that have been electrified long ago. Replacement shades with vintage style has frosted finish with see through floral pattern. Original porcelain glazed a brilliant...
Sold
H 69.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Large Victorian Cast Metal Converted Gas Neoclassical Sculptural Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very sizable and quite substantial figural floor lamp is unsigned but presumed to have been made in France in circa 1880 in a popular period Victorian neoclassical theme. The ba...
Metal
Pair of English Nickel Silver Column Table Lamps, Originally Gas. Circa, 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English nickel silver circular column table lamps with decorative rope motif and resting on step back circular plinth bases, Late 19th century. Stamped by maker. Lamps were o...
Nickel, Wire
Aesthetic Victorian Converted Gas Newell Post Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
This stunning newell post lamp features all the beautiful work done in the 1880s. It has an original deep etched gas shade and has been converted to electricity. It has been mounted ...
Marble, Brass
Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass and Bronze Electrified Hanging Gas Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified hanging gas lamp features cranberry glass shade on bronze frame having scroll and jewel decoration, circa 1890.
Bronze
Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's life long collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be dupli...
Bronze
1900 Dr. Suess Style Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love a clean simple and elegant style lamp... but every now and then a lamp comes along that is so out there we can't resist it. This is a turn-of-the-century oil lamp that has a ...
Art Nouveau Gas Lamp Pendants, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Nouveau gas lamp pendants, England, circa 1890. Petite pendant with ornate brass fitter and switch, with translucent opaline glass shade. Measures: 4.25” diameter x 14.5” h...
Brass
Matching Pair of Elegant Shallow Profile Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair and will be sold and priced as a pair. These were small early gas lamps now wired to take two E12 bulbs. The brass stamped lamp housing has an interesting gra...
Brass
Matching Pair of Rare 1800s Pharmacy Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
One of these lamps can be difficult to find but here is a matching pair. They have great detail including a large 18 inch tented milk glass shade and brass crown. The central milk gl...
Brass
Antique Pewter and Green Dome Converted Gas Lamp Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large antique pewter and green opaque glass domed chandelier that was once a period gas lamp having 6 lights, fancy curlicue arms, and beautiful figural decoration around ...
Pewter
Antique Railroad Car Gas Lamp Sconce by Adam & Westlake co.
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A Victorian wall mounted gas lamp used in train cars.
Brass
Sold
H 21.07 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Antique Gas Lamp, Converted for Modern Home, English, 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gas lamp converted for the modern home. An English, 19th century light in copper and brass dating to circa 1880. Charming original appeal Featuring the origina...
Brass, Copper
1800s Welsbach Gas Lamp with 8 inch Frosted Cut to Clear Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice, simple and elegant early gas pendent. It has been wired to now take a standard E12 bulb retaining the original look. The 8 inch frosted globe is hand cut to clear wit...
Brass
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H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 39.38 in
Antique Copper & Brass Holophane Glass Former Gas Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1890
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed wall lamp with prismatic glass Holophane shade. c.1890 Former gas lamp made of copper and brass, all of which has a beautiful patina, professionally converted to ...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 66.34 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Antique Victorian Height Adjustable Brass Floor Standing Lamp Gas to Electric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Antique Victorian floor standing gas lamp which has been converted to electricity A good looking and well made ...
Brass
Victorian Brass Angle Poise Wall Gas Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Brass Angle Poise Wall Gas Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade Supported by Twisted Stem - converted to electric - 6"w x 28"d(max) 6.5"h - - all lights and lamps have been rewir...
Brass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 11 in D 9.25 in
High Victorian Cast Brass Figural Hand Painted Gone With The Wind Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Victorian Style hurricane gas lamp conversion to electric Gone With The Wind Table Lamp.
Brass
Welsbach Cut Crystal Style Gas Lamp... Electrified
By Welsbach Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a small and very rich looking gem of a pendent. Its signed on the burner/shade holder Welsbach. It stands 16 inches tall plus whatever drop length you provide for finish. Thi...
Art Glass
Rare Mitchell Vance Scissor Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We've been doing this for some time and have never been able to find one of these Mitchell Vance Gasoliers. To say they are rare is an understatement. But for most rare is less impor...
Rare Mitchell Vance Scissor Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We've been doing this for some time and have never been able to find one of these Mitchell Vance Gasoliers. To say they are rare is an understatement. But for most rare is less impor...
Brass
Original 3 Chain Pull Down Gas Lamp, Newly Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
We salvaged this early chandelier out of a large Hudson River estate. The glass and finish are all original. We simply rewired to take a standard bulb. Note how the glass and frame s...
Brass
Victorian Gas Lamp as a Table Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Just the sort of delightful item that will make an impression on any setting. This 19th century gas street lamp has been rewired and makes a most imposing lighting fixture.
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Metal, Copper
Pair of Victorian Lamps
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of Victorian gas lamps of S-Scroll form with floral decoration and tap, etched amber glass shades (converted to electric).
Brass
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