Increasing numbers of new glass kerosene lamps have been coming on the market. This includes everything from small finger lamps to multicolored banquet lamps. Firelight glass collected in the worlds most beautiful. How can i access the pilabrasgo success oil lamps and. Collectible lamps, collectible household items, books barnes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oil lamp antiques specialising in oil lamps, kerosene. You might also enjoy looking at some of the glass kerosene lamps we have in our collection or have previously sold. Copies of this guide and an angle lamp catalog are available from the book nook bookshop on this web site. We use oldworld hotworking techniques and modern proprietary technology to create sculptural forms available nowhere else in the world.
Roman oil lamps defined a lamp is a device that holds and burns fuel, typically oil, as a means of producing light. This is a must have book if you are interested in antique oil lamps. Most early antique oil lamps were more functional than decorative and sometimes wasted oil. Catalogs, glass kerosene lamps, kerosene lamps, history, collectors and collecting. This 48 page catalog depicts the pilabrasgo line of success lamps, decorated vases, glass stand lamps, and a wide variety of parlor gonewiththewind lamps. Antique ring punty pattern glass font oil lamp with marble base. Like oil lamps, they are useful for lighting without electricity, such as in. A history of the sandwich glass company worthpoint. The results were richly decorative designs that are pure bits of american style and history. The source for oil lamps and hurricane lanterns the. Glass oil lamps oil burning lamps red hill general store. The lamp s chimney a long, clear glass cylinder protects the oilsoaked wick from drafts.
But in the early 1700s, the betty style oil lamp was created, which was an improvement on older models featuring uncovered dishes that wasted oil and produced too much spoke. Other lamps of this era had a single glass or ceramic shade. Oil lamps ii glass kerosene lamps collector book by catherine thuro. Oil burning lamps have been used for thousands of years and referenced in all major religions. However thuro has provided history, research and extraordinary detail to offer well over.
Suggested lightingrelated books, availability and links to sources. Even taking this into consideration, it would be fairly safe to say that. Oil lamps have been used from the earliest human history to the present to light homes see references 1. The first items produced at the factory were tumblers, whale oil lamps, cruets, glass hats, jugs and bottles. Whether you are looking for a 10inch oil lampshade, a 7incher or some other size glass oil lampshade, we likely have it. Antique figural stellmacher elephant duplex oil lamp. Good general history, but i was thinking it had more in it than what it does.
If you enjoy collecting oil lamps, this book is a must. Some hurricane lamps have an additional glass globe around the top of the chimney for decoration. My grandparents were antique collectors all their lives, their whole house was furnished in antiques. Collectors of antique lamps and lighting will use this reference to identify and.
Mar 23, 2018 glass oil lamps enjoyed continuous popularity throughout the kerosene lighting era. Cuffley, peter, a complete catalogue and history of oil and kerosene lamps in. Antique parlor lamps that have two or three globesglass sections are often called gone with the wind lamps now. Favrile glass and tiffany lamps achieved widespread popularity at home and in europe.
Combining fine art with good function, firelight glass is the premier design manufacturer of handblown glass oil candles. The new kerosene lamps are generally quite good quality. Based in hurleyville, new york, dan and can be reached through his site, the lampworks, which is a member of our hall of fame. A guide to sandwich glass, whale oil lamps and accessories the glass. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and continues to this day, although not commonly anymore. This is a reprint by gilded age press of a catalog by milhender. Original victorian duplex oil lamp with fancy etched shade. How to make a wick for an oil lamp using recycled materials. Description and history of oil lamps milwaukee public museum.
Kerosene lamps have a wick or mantle as light source, protected by a glass chimney or globe. Ive always had more of an interest in the glass lampshades than the lamps but it kind of just evolved into lamp collecting instead of glass, and not pattern glass per say, just colored glass. Starting in 1780, the argand lamp quickly replaced. From the antique to the exquisite, enduring oil burning lamps add charm to any space in your home. The many pictures will give you a good reference point to help pinpoint what manufacturer made your lamp, approximately when, and what the particular design of the lamp was called. Oil lamps are a form of lighting, and were used as an alternative to candles before the use of electric lights. Antique ring punty pattern glass font oil lamp with marble. New lamps continue to be made overseas as well as here in america. Hurricane lamps have a glass bottom that sits on a metal or brass base that holds oil. In this interview, dan edminster discusses antique oil lamps and glass lampshades and their manufacturers, and gives advice to novice collectors. A kerosene lamp also known as a paraffin lamp in some countries is a type of lighting device that uses kerosene as a fuel. Howards directory for the city of indianapolis indianapolis. Its made of metals, such as tin, copper or bronze, and has a pick on a chain.
The many pictures will give you a good reference point to help pinpoint what manufacturer made your lamp, approximately when, and what the. Despite the fact that they are named for the 1939 film, they were popular from 1890 to 1910. Firelight glass collected in the worlds most beautiful homes. How to identify antique hurricane lamps our pastimes. The glass was often blown into molds made of brass that were tightened with screws or levers. May hardcover 240 pages september 2003 schiffer books. Ami argand, a swiss chemist is credited with first developing the principle of using an oil lamp with a hollow circular wick surrounded by. We stock a wide selection of the most common oil lamp spare parts. Hemingray class company, in incorporations, indiana state archives. Glass oil lamps were manufactured in many different sizes from miniatures to finger lamps, stand lamps, massive sewing lamps and banquet lamps. Vintage cobalt blue glass oil lamp with cover kerosene lantern 202. The source for oil lamps and hurricane lanterns the largest. Antique tall aladdin glass oil lamp font lincoln drape alacite b75 milk glass.
Outfit walls, nightstands, fireplace mantels and bookcases with the magical ambiance of glass oil lamps. By this point, the firm was extremely successful and predominantly known for its stained glass lamps, which were handcrafted by a team of over 300 artisans though. The angle lamp manufacturing company the lampworks. It also has a lot of good history on the different, various lamps. They had a lot of oil lamps and i suppose thats where i got my first interest. The early techology of adapting the mantle to oil lamps was developed in germany. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Antique parlor lamps that have two or three globes glass sections are often called gone with the wind lamps now. It is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in turnofthecentury kerosene lighting. Most of the books on glass make substantial references to lamps, shades. Replacement parts we stock a wide range of replacement parts for your oil or kerosene lamps.
O ur new showroom, opening in late 2019, and electric lamp and fixture fabrication, restoration, and repair service facility is now located at 947 main st. Although oil lamps have taken on a variety of shapes and sizes throughout history, the basic required components are a wick, fuel, a reservoir for fuel, and an air supply to maintain a flame. From the 1850s through into the 1900s, they were made by many glass companies and in many sizes and designs. Willcall orders can be placed by calling our toll free number 877985. Apr 27, 2018 most early antique oil lamps were more functional than decorative and sometimes wasted oil. Online resources home lamp identification lamp appraisals site map. Miniature lamps of the victorian era by marjorie hulsebus. In 1902, tiffany glass and decorating company became tiffany studio. If you need more specific information about your lamp in particular, however, please visit our appraisals page. An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oilbased fuel source.
The lamps chimney a long, clear glass cylinder protects the oilsoaked wick from drafts. By this point, the firm was extremely successful and predominantly known for its stained glass lamps, which were handcrafted by a team of over 300 artisans. We also stock a wide range of glass oil lampshades in a variety of styles, colors, shapes and sizes. A history of aladdin lamps much of this information comes from research compiled by bill courter and published in his book aladdin the magic name in lamps. Antique lamp identification at the antique lamp co. We have a microfiche copy of this collection of ads assembled by a researcher you could borrow through your local library.
Rare unique unlisted 24 copeland parian figure oil lamp malempre 1875. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. What youre looking at is the simplest thing in the world. It has been estimated that up to 3,000 different designs were made but many of these had a limited production run. Ami argand, a swiss chemist is credited with first developing the principle of using an oil lamp with a hollow circular wick surrounded by a glass chimney in 1783. Around the same time, small glass chimneys were added to lamps to both protect the flame and control the flow of air to the flame. First oil lamps of manmade materials were found in the egypt, greece and rome and are considered probably the first mass produced objects in history. While the history of oil lamps is fascinating, this book only looks at glass kerosene lamps. Antique oil lamp parts and accessories antique lamp supply.
In fact, many of our designs are so unique, they carry patents. They were made from terracotta, bronze, stone and alabaster, in a shape of a dish that would hold oil and a place for a wick that would prolong burning and prevented the whole surface of the oil. See more ideas about oil lamps, ceramics and lamp inspiration. They produced freeblown wares, handcut items and mold pressed pattern glass. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Burners, wicks, chimneys, aladdin parts and shades are all available at competitive prices. We offer a comprehensive lamp repair and restoration service. Vintage 1880s scarce adams temple applesauce oil kerosene lamp look. Eriks link to the orange lamp on saturday reminded me to post this.
May 18, 2018 if you enjoy collecting oil lamps, this book is a must. Finally, the art glass shade will be much heavier than a plastic one. Tiffany employed both of these methods when conceiving his most significant design. Some glass will have texture to it, and you may be able to see slight imperfections and irregularities in the glass itself.
We carry genuine replacement aladdin lampshades built to withstand the high heat these lamps produce. If you wish to learn more about aladdins rich history i recommend that you purchase and read bills book. Years of research have made this guide a very informative work and a must for collectors. Below are some of the most common types of antique lamps that we sell replacement shades and parts for here in our website. Perhaps this will also help you identify your lamp and find out more information.
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