Offered for your collection is a rare and elegant antique all-glass double-tube burning fluid lamp from the mid-19th century, circa 1850s. This unique piece features a fully glass construction with a striking six-sided (hexagonal) base and matching beautiful lined pattern on both the font and base, showcasing the craftsmanship of Early American Pressed Glass (EAPG) techniques.

This all-glass double-tube burning fluid lamp stands 7.5 inches tall, with a hexagonal base measuring 3 inches wide. The lined pattern enhances its light-refracting beauty, a hallmark of EAPG design. Originally used with camphene or alcohol-based fluids, this lamp features dual wicks for brighter illumination, a design innovation from the pre-kerosene era. The absence of caps presents a restoration opportunity—reproduction caps are available from antique lamp suppliers. Perfect for collectors of Victorian glassware, early lighting, or maritime history enthusiasts due to its whale oil association.

Item Description:

• Maker: Unknown (likely produced by an American EAPG manufacturer such as Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. or Pittsburgh glassworks; no specific maker’s mark identified, typical for this era).

• Age: Mid-19th century, circa 1840s–1850s, predating the kerosene lamp era.

• Original/Reproduction: Original antique piece; no modern reproductions match this exact all-glass double-tube design with a six-sided base.

• Color: Clear glass 

• Material: Entirely pressed glass body (font and base); metal (brass or pewter) double-tube burner at the top.

• Style: Victorian/Early American, reflecting the functional yet decorative lighting trends of the 1840s–1850s.