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- Rare Tiffany Dragonfly Oil Lamp. This 1880s antique oil table lamp is a pure reflection of art! On the top, you’ll see a pretty shade displaying a unique, aesthetic green-blue glass.
- Victorian Oil Kerosene Banquet Parlor Gone With The Wind Lamp. This stunning Victorian-style Lamp looks highly lavish with a carved brass body and globe-shaped shade.
- Antique Oil Kerosene Dresden Gwtw Cherub Slag Glass Lamp. Coming from the late 19th and early 20th-century era, this artistic lamp has a unique shade with oval and round glass pieces fitted into an ornate openwork metal frame.
- Moorish Floor & Table Lamps Set. With its rustic brass bodies, precious stonework, and intricate design, this antique lamp set, designed by Moorish, will make your collection luxurious.
- Antique Lamp’s Age & Patent Numbers. Do you know that lamps from different eras have different features and values? Like, the 1800s models have beaded edges, while those from the 1930s are geometric.
- Vintage Lamp Materials. One quick visual feature to verify your old lamp is its material. So, get a spoon, and strike it on the surface. If it rings clearly, it might be an old 1870s metal or glass lamp.
- Antique Lamp Power Source. Not all vintage lamps work on gas or electricity! Some old 1870s lamps had Oil or Kerosene wicks too! And you can spot them by their burners, oil reservoirs, and air holes.
- Old Lamp Colors. One of the easiest ways to appraise an old lamp is its colors. It’s so that the 1870s lamps were transparent, while those from the 1920s were red, green, or blue!
- Antique Art Nouveau Green Oil Lamp Messengers Free Funnel Included
- Dreamlike Original Antique Vintage Crystal Chandelier
- Verdelite Antique Banker’s Lamp For Rolltop Desk Or Piano
- Beautiful Antique Alabaster & Brass Lantern Style Lamp
- Antique Victorian Spelter Oil Lamp Figurine Funnel, Double Burner
- Vintage Decorative Standing Lamp, Art Nouveau Style Table Lamp
- Antique Reverse Painted Slag Style Glass Lamp
- Jo Hammerborg “Ambassadør” Danish Mid-Century Modern Lamp
- Antique Adams Thousand Eye Uranium / Vaseline Glass Lamp
- Antique 1835 French Passengers Train Lamp Lantern
If you’re like most people, you caught the lamp bug after seeing that massively expensive one on Antiques Roadshow. But before you rush to the thrift store, consider the most important part of reselling antique lamps – shipping. Be sure the fuss and cost don’t wipe out profits. 1. Brand: Messengers 2. Style: Art Nouveau 3. Year: 1900s 4. Fuel: Oil ...
You’ve probably seen those fancy chandeliers in period pieces. But it may slip your mind that those original French chandeliers had candles, not bulbs. Newer chandeliers may still have the sparkle and shine from crystals and crafted glass, but they’re often powered by electricity. 1. Brand: Unknown 2. Style: Chandelier 3. Year: 1940s to 1950s 4. Fu...
It was quite common for families to gather around the piano for a singalong. And even housewives had a writing deskfor their letters and journals. Oddly, diaries weren’t always private, and ladies routinely read their journals to friends and family as they sat by the fire. 1. Brand: Faries Decatur Ill 2. Style: Desktop 3. Year: 1900 to 1919 4. Fuel...
To be officially classified as antique, an item has to be 100 years old while a vintage piece is at least 50. But as hard as it is to accept, many products from the early 80s are considered vintage by today’s collectors. This lamp is a good example, though it’s made in an older style. 1. Brand: Unknown 2. Style: Faux-Oil 3. Year: 1980s 4. Fuel: Ele...
While the US does have a rich history, it’s younger than many civilizations. So if you’re open to imports from Asia and Europe, you can find far older pieces. A good example is this oil lamp that ships from the UK. It’s not pristine. It clearly got a lot of use and has a few repairs. 1. Brand: Unknown 2. Style: Rococo 3. Year: 1837 to 1901 4. Fuel:...
The trouble with famous brands like Tiffanyis they attract forgers. So if you plan to routinely resell lamps, take some time to learn how to spot a fake. For the record, we’re not saying this lamp here isn’t authentic. But while the style is similar, it’s different from the previous one. 1. Brand: Unknown 2. Style: Art Nouveau 3. Year: 19thCentury ...
Tiffany wasn’t the only company making luxury glass lamps. The idea caught on and drew imitators. Sometimes, they used slag glass, which was treated to make it look like marble or some other natural stone. Reverse painting was another popular technique at the time. 1. Brand: Unknown 2. Style: Reverse Painted 3. Year: 1920s 4. Fuel: Electricity 5. V...
People buy vintage lampsfor various reasons. You might intend to flip it if you’re a dealer. Or you may be topping out your personal collection. But some people just like retro décor and want to enhance their home. This type of buyer is drawn to mid-century modern lamps. 1. Brand: Fog & Mørup 2. Style: Mid-Century Modern 3. Year: 1960s 4. Fuel: Ele...
As you venture into the antiquing space, it’s important to read up. That way, you can spot errors in listings and still find treasures. Take this uranium lamp for instance. It’s listed as 1890s, but Vaseline glass was common during the war years so it might be from the 1930s. 1. Brand: Adams 2. Style: Uranium Glass(aka Vaseline Glass) 3. Year: 1890...
Just because something is old doesn’t mean it’s worth thousands of dollars. Some collectors may want it for sentimental value. Or maybe it falls under the specific period or category they’re interested in. This train lamp is a good example. It’s a niche item to keep in stock. 1. Brand: Unknown 2. Style: Train Lamp 3. Year: 1835 4. Fuel: Oil 5. Valu...
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Electric Lamps - These are modern versions of the traditional hurricane lamp that are powered by electricity. They often have a vintage or antique look to them and can be found in many different styles and designs.
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Electric lamps: things can get trickier in identifying antique electric lamps because they can often be similar to modern-day lamps. Electric lamps usually date from the 1860s onwards. Initially, batteries were very expensive, so they didn’t become mainstream until much later on.
