Whale Oil

Made of galvanized steel, this is a rare example of early industrial lighting.

this one was used for burning whale oil in Europe. Since whale oil emitted thick smoke, glass deflector

used during that time was mostly sperm-whale oil, so only a really rich family could offord it in large

Abstract painting titled, "Whale", by Robert Chapman. In this piece the artist layers oil paint

Douglas Martenson: "Whale Rock", Oil On Board, Landscape Painting "With my recent work I have

Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps, which eventually replaced whale oil

Beached Whale, 2014 oil on paper 15-3/4 x 21-1/2" -fr Ann Chamberlin is an American

ongoing “struggle of technique,” balancing the tactile texture of thick coats of oil paint and the

improve the lamp, and when whale oil became plentiful in the early 1800's, lamps became as common as

Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps, which eventually replaced whale oil

Bruce Everett’s landscapes in oil are characterized by bold and often dark compositional forms

A charming folk art depiction of the old novelty Victorian Era postcards, showing a "Whale Watch

, which eventually replaced whale oil burning lamps. By the 1890s B&H had showrooms in New York, Boston

Robert Wyland Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and

Known for her exquisite brushwork and incomparable ability to render movement on a still canvas, McRae Morton continues to expand on her skill by taking brilliant risks with works li...

"Scales They Weigh the Whales With" by Christopher Johnson is a unique, mixed media on paper

This elegant pair of early 19th-century Sandwich Glass whale oil lamps is a striking example of

Presented by: Tribalmania Gallery Ancient Inuit Eskimo stone "QULLIQ" whale oil stove cooker

Antique Exceptional Whole Oil "Suspension" Light, All Original French Celadon "Pate Sur Pate" circa

would visit us. Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to sell. He once gave

Great color and likely made by a Boston glass company. The whale oil or other would fill lamp and

Anglo Raj antique 19th century bronze Indian temple oil lamp. Whale oil lamp with 4 wick burners

originally burned kerosene or whale oil, and had a mechanism to raise and lower it according to one's

made of wrought iron, the quadruple gimbal in the center kept the whale oil reservoir and the burning

issuing rods designed to facilitate transfer of whale oil to individual oil burners. Now electrified. This

Argonaut was the first Sag Harbor Whaling Ship to round cape horn on it's quest for whale oil. The ship was

, enraged whale. As shown by the red, bloody whale spout, The whalers have struck the prey's lungs or

SUBMARINE AND SPERM WHALE Size: 43.5 x 53 cm (including frame) Oil on board A very engaging

is a diptych, with oil, ink and acrylic on 2 sheets of Yupo (a category 5 polypropylene plastic film

"Jeni Stallings creates work that often draws from her dreams and personal experiences. She tends to render those moments in a muted, femininity-infused surrealism far from the hard-...

Wheeler mirrored reflectors are highly sought after and the whale tail examples are there most

-arms" of a sailor and harpooneer flanking a whale oil barrel with inscription of the island's purchase

reading Whale Oil, opposite the departing ship, are a group of people on a widow's walk waving the ship

filled with whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks. One of the most iconic

filled with whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks. One of the most iconic

Original painting by Lesia Danilina. Oil on canvas. Oil painting on canvas "Heavenly ocean" about

whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks. One of the most iconic of the many

Well painted mid to late 19th century American School painting of Whalers attacking a Whale

giving speeches as they ran for public office. They were hollow and generally filled with whale oil or

whale oil. Barrels had an abundance of uses and were easily stored and stacked and were not fragile like

called Kudlik, or Qulliq, intended for burning whale or seal oil. In the 1800s, explorer William Parry

.* This is made in such a way that a canister filled with whale oil could be fit inside from underneath

Rare French whale oil trade shop sign  This is a rare old sign, it is French in origin, there is

Three 19th century, now electrified, gyroscopic whale-oil lamps constructed of iron ribs with a

Antique 19th century Japanese gold bronze whale oil lamp (Now Electrified). Shade shown is 18

1890s whale oil English hand blown glass bell jar lantern in a aqua blue color. Now electrified

1890s English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with clear glass, newly made brass hardware. Features three candelabra lights. Price includes restoration. This can be seen at our 400...

19th Century American whale oil lamp. Colorless spherical EAPG glass font, high-lead opalescent

A small oil on canvas of Niagara Falls showing the original lighthouse attributed to Robert Whale

is made of wrought iron, the quadruple gimbal in the center kept the whale oil reservoir and the

whale oil lamp. 19th century The lovely urn form body of this lamp would have been originally filled

whale. It is a horizontal painting that combines the oil on canvas technique with a golden base of

In this vibrant tapestry of texture and color, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of freedom and joy. The brushstrokes dance with the rhythm of the waves, while the bold ...

SPERM WHALE Size: 23 x 23 cm (including frame) Oil on panel A small and engaging mid-century

HUMPBACK WHALE Size: 23 x 23 cm Oil on panel A small and engaging mid-century animal composition

Master of the Grotesque Vase (active in Rome and Naples in the first quarter of the 17th century) Still life of flowers in a classic vase oil on canvas 66 x 51 cm, In frame cm. 82 x...

An ancient looking tree trunk fragment that at first glance appears to be faux bois rather than real wood. Beautifully aged color and wear to surface from many years of exposure to t...

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu stand A very good looking well made collectable and decorative ...

Fine Ch'ing dynasty export Famille Rose large punch bowl, hand-painted porcelain, in very colorful everyday scenes of the upper socioeconomic level of Chinese society during the peri...

This is an old copper tub made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and used as a tool to draw water from a well. This tool is one of the tools of daily life tha...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Arts & Crafts Shapland & Petter Hall stand with hand hammered Copper panels over a Wa...

Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today. Cast fielded panels to front an...

Reclaimed Kokosha aluminium flame proof ceiling light circa 1998, made by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan Originating form super tankers and cargo ships this lamp has been expertly stripp...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...

About: Based in Eindhoven, Luuk van den Broek is working in the field between art and industrial design. Intuitively looking for the deepest colour, the most logical connection or th...

This beautiful grand piano was built by Erard in Paris in 1895. With irreplaceable original cabinet art created and signed by an artist named Finel - specifically commissioned by th...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

A fantastic and extremely rare pair of George III period gilt Carton-Pierre and giltwood oval mirrors in the manner of John Linnell. Each mirror is gorgeously hand carved with meticu...