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Offered for sale is a stunning matching pair of antique whale oil pedestal lamps from the early Victorian era, circa …
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Offered for sale is a stunning matching pair of antique whale oil pedestal lamps from the early Victorian era, circa 1830-1850. Crafted from high-quality flint glass, these elegant pieces feature a faceted, paneled reservoirs elevated on stemmed pedestal bases, showcasing the refractive brilliance typical of leaded glass. The original pewter single-tube and double-tube burners, highlight its historical use with sperm whale oil—a clean-burning fuel prized in pre-electric lighting.
Standing 6.75 inches tall and 7.75 inches tall with a base diameter of about 3.5 inches, each lamp weighs under 1 lb. The cut glass patterns add decorative sparkle, making it a luxurious item of its time. Produced by an unknown maker—likely a prominent flint glass works like Boston & Sandwich—these lamps reflect American craftsmanship from a period when whale oil lamps were essential before kerosene's rise in the 1860s.
Item Specifics:
Maker: Unknown (possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Company or similar New England flint glass maker; no definitive mark visible)
Age: Circa 1830-1850 (early Victorian era)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Color: Clear (with slight natural antique tint)
Material: Flint glass with pewter or brass burner
Style: Victorian, Pedestal Lamp
Item dimensions: Lamp #1: 6.75" tall × 3.5" diameter; Lamp #2: 6.75" tall × 3.5" diameter
Weight of items: Lamp #1: 9.1 oz; Lamp #2: 9.8 oz
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 7.75ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Victorian
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- In excellent condition, the lamps show no damage, with only minor antique imperfections (e.g., small bubbles or uneven facets) that … moreIn excellent condition, the lamps show no damage, with only minor antique imperfections (e.g., small bubbles or uneven facets) that attest to its authenticity. The burners patina enhances its vintage appeal, though it can be cleaned if preferred. less
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