
Vintage Clear Pressed Glass Eagle Oil Lamp with Bullseye Pattern
This is a classic vintage oil or kerosene lamp featuring a clear pressed glass font and base. The base is an octagonal or hexagonal shape decorated with a traditional bullseye or 'moon and star' variant pattern, separated by panels of fine diamond-point stippling. The lamp stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall including the chimney. The burner mechanism appears to be a standard brass or plated metal collar and thumbwheel, likely manufactured by the Eagle or P&A (Plume & Atwood) company, which were common in the mid-20th century. The chimney is a thin, clear glass 'hurricane' style with a flared top and a characteristic bulge to accommodate the flame. Regarding condition, the glass appears structurally sound with no large cracks visible, though common flea bites or minor chips may exist along the edges of the base and the rim of the chimney. The metal burner shows signs of oxidation and a dark patina consistent with age and previous use. This style of lamp is a reproduction of earlier 19th-century American pressed glass designs, likely dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced decorative home lighting of that era, intended for both aesthetic appeal and practical emergency use.
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Estimated Value
$35.00 - $60.00
Basic Information
Category
Antique and Vintage Lighting
Appraised On
January 2, 2026
Estimated Value
$35.00 - $60.00
Item Description
This is a classic vintage oil or kerosene lamp featuring a clear pressed glass font and base. The base is an octagonal or hexagonal shape decorated with a traditional bullseye or 'moon and star' variant pattern, separated by panels of fine diamond-point stippling. The lamp stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall including the chimney. The burner mechanism appears to be a standard brass or plated metal collar and thumbwheel, likely manufactured by the Eagle or P&A (Plume & Atwood) company, which were common in the mid-20th century. The chimney is a thin, clear glass 'hurricane' style with a flared top and a characteristic bulge to accommodate the flame. Regarding condition, the glass appears structurally sound with no large cracks visible, though common flea bites or minor chips may exist along the edges of the base and the rim of the chimney. The metal burner shows signs of oxidation and a dark patina consistent with age and previous use. This style of lamp is a reproduction of earlier 19th-century American pressed glass designs, likely dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced decorative home lighting of that era, intended for both aesthetic appeal and practical emergency use.
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