Pair of Antique Pressed Glass Oil Lamps
Antique Lighting / Glassware

Pair of Antique Pressed Glass Oil Lamps

This is a mismatched pair of early 20th-century oil (kerosene) lamps, approximately 12 to 14 inches in height. Both lamps feature clear pressed glass bodies and clear glass chimneys. The lamp on the left sits on a wide, flared pedestal base with a vertical ribbed pattern, leading to a bulbous font. The lamp on the right features a more slender pedestal with a simple flared circular base. Both possess aged metal burners, likely brass or nickel-plated steel, which show significant oxidation and a dark patina consistent with age. The right chimney features a decorative pie-crust or crimped rim, while the left chimney has a standard flat rim. Condition-wise, the glass shows surface dust and minor clouding, common in utilitarian antiques. There is substantial charring on the remaining wicks and heavy tarnish on the metal burner assemblies. No major cracks are immediately visible in the glass fonts, though the metal components appear seized. These pieces likely date from the late Victorian to Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) era, roughly 1890-1920. Quality is mass-market functional, typical of domestic lighting before widespread electrification.

Estimated Value

$45.00-$75.00

Basic Information

Category

Antique Lighting / Glassware

Appraised On

February 24, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00-$75.00

Item Description

This is a mismatched pair of early 20th-century oil (kerosene) lamps, approximately 12 to 14 inches in height. Both lamps feature clear pressed glass bodies and clear glass chimneys. The lamp on the left sits on a wide, flared pedestal base with a vertical ribbed pattern, leading to a bulbous font. The lamp on the right features a more slender pedestal with a simple flared circular base. Both possess aged metal burners, likely brass or nickel-plated steel, which show significant oxidation and a dark patina consistent with age. The right chimney features a decorative pie-crust or crimped rim, while the left chimney has a standard flat rim. Condition-wise, the glass shows surface dust and minor clouding, common in utilitarian antiques. There is substantial charring on the remaining wicks and heavy tarnish on the metal burner assemblies. No major cracks are immediately visible in the glass fonts, though the metal components appear seized. These pieces likely date from the late Victorian to Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) era, roughly 1890-1920. Quality is mass-market functional, typical of domestic lighting before widespread electrification.

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