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How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1870s Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s bronze oil lamp. Great finial with face.
Category
Antique 1870s Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Buchanan, MI
Good looking 19th century French oil lamp electrified. Great color with bronze mounts.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Bouillotte neoclassical silvered bronze oil lamp-made into lamp-wired.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large, Converted English Oil Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique English oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Corinthian fluted column with glass
Category
Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Silver