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1. www.wavesold.com › victorian-lampsThe Ultimate Guide to Victorian Lamps: History, Styles ...

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   22 hours ago · November 2, 2024 by Mark Soldy. Victorian lamps: they’re more than just light sources. They’re glimpses into a bygone era, whispering tales of elegant parlors and quiet evenings illuminated by the soft glow of oil or gaslight. From the simplest oil lamps to the dazzling brilliance of early electric fixtures, this guide explores the ...

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3. www.electricsandlighting.co.uk › blog › holophaneHolophane Lighting Collection | Electricsandlighting.co.uk

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   5 days ago · Wall sconces offer the charm of vintage glass with the convenience of a contemporary design, often adding a sculptural element to the walls. 4. Table and Floor Lamps. Table and floor lamps with ribbed glass shades are perfect for adding warmth and texture to cozy corners or reading nooks.

4. www.1stdibs.com › answers › how-do-i-know-if-my-lampHow do I know if my lamp is worth anything? - Questions ...

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   3 days ago · 1 Answer. To know if your lamp is worth anything, you can perform research using trusted online resources. Searching the base, socket and shade for a maker's marking is a good first step. You can use any markings to identify the maker of your lamp and then learn more about the pieces it produced to then estimate how old your lamp is.

5. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › middxIndustries: Glass - British History Online

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   Oct 21, 2024 · An important discovery in glass manufacture made by Thomas Tilston, a merchant of London, early in the reign of Charles II, gave London glass a great reputation both here and abroad.

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   Oct 14, 2024 · Globe Electric 1-Light Table Lamp. Design: Modern industrial style with a sleek metal finish. Bulb type: Uses a standard E26 bulb (not included) Features: Simple on/off switch for easy operation. Dimensions: Height (16 inches); Shade diameter (8 inches) $37.14. Hampton Bay 3-Light Brushed Nickel Pendant.

7. lamplightdecorativelighting.com › industry-newsFrom Candles to Electric Lights: Evolution of Urban Illumination

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   Oct 18, 2024 · The history of antique street lighting is wide and varied across the United States and Europe. Gain a better understanding of the history, the evolution, the types of lamps and fixtures, where to buy, and their value and cost so you can choose the light to suit your street.

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   Who made glass in London?

   • No other records of glass-makers in London outside the City walls are met with until 1760, when William Riccards, merchant, and Richard Russell, glass-maker, both of Whitechapel, obtained a patent (fn. 15) for fourteen years for a new method of making pots and building furnaces for crown glass, plate glass, and all sorts of green glass.

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   Who invented the gas lamp?

   • The candle was the precursor to oil, gas, and electric lighting. Two notable cities on each coast of the United States can provide insight into their history and evolution. In 1792, gas lamps replaced candles and oil lamps when William Murdoch lit up the streets of Britain with his invention of the gas lamp.

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   How many glass houses were there in England in 1696?

   • The number of glass-houses in England in 1696 is said to have been eighty-eight, (fn. 12) but how many of these were in Middlesex cannot be ascertained. An important discovery in glass manufacture made by Thomas Tilston, a merchant of London, early in the reign of Charles II, gave London glass a great reputation both here and abroad.

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   What were Victorian streetlights called?

   • The lamps were suspended from the end of the curve. Reverse scroll bracket lamps were cast iron lamps that had a bracket that turned up backwards, the opposite of a shepherd’s crook. Late Victorian streetlights were called electroliers or luminaires, in part because electricity was now used in place of gas.

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   Where did the glass industry come from?

   • A minor glass industry was carried on by small workers in Bethnal Green and Shoreditch up to about forty years ago. This was the manufacture of glass beads for exportation to native tribes in Africa.

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   What is a Spanish Revival lamp?

   • The Spanish Revival style, with hanging lamps in metal and glass, was known for large lanterns of heavy, hammered metal. Antique fixtures in disrepair due to age and long exposure to the elements can be restored without detracting from the value.

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9. lamplightdecorativelighting.com › industry-newsEvolution of Illumination: From Oil Lamps to Modern Fixtures

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   Oct 16, 2024 · Materials: Fiberglass and plastic for Mod, chrome/brass and crystal for Contemporary. Features: Sculptural pipe/tube assemblies, bold colorful organic forms, smoky topaz glass. Fueled By: Earlier attempts to make high Modern accessible, resulting in more balanced mixes.