Sevres Oil Lamps
Pair of French Victorian Pink Sevres Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian pink and white Sevres porcelain oil lamps with bronze trim (Missing shades
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
French Serves porcelain 19th Century oil lamp, having a cream ground with romantic hand painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Empire Converted Cobalt Blue Glass Brass Oil Lamp Urn 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire Sevres style oil lamp converted to electric - deep cobalt blue glass vase
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Pair Antique French Sevres Pink Porcelain Oil Lamps, ca. 1880's
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF UNIQUE ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI FLORAL PINK SEVRES PORCELAIN OIL LAMPS IF FINE DETAIL
Category
French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Floral Decorated French Porcelain Oil Lamps, Likely Sevres, circa 1850
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of French oil lamps, circa 1850 with beautiful floral decorations on a white and blue
Category
Antique 1850s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Sèvres, L’etude Et La Philosophie, Oil Lamps
Located in London, Middlesex
A pair of seated, allegorical, Sèvres biscuit figures, each one forming the top of an oil lamp, the
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mounted Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Lamps
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of dark blue Sèvres porcelain oil lamps with brass mounts, now converted to electricity
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze-Mounted Sevres Ceramic Lamps in the Manner of Theodore Deck
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
craquelé. Mark to the underside of one lamp: Sevres Ch. Ficquenet. Converted from oil lamps and retaining
Category
Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Turquoise Sèvres Style Oil Lamp Converted to Electrical, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Sèvres style oil lamp converted to electrical. French turquoise and gold with bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Patinated Bronze, Ormolu Electric Table Lamps, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of French Sèvres style opaque glass oil lamps of bulbous outline, now converted to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 16 in W 6 in D 6 in
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Questions About Sevres Oil Lamps
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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