Offered for your consideration is a charming and authentic late 19th-century Victorian oil stand lamp. Measuring approximately 10 inches tall with a 4.25-inch wide square base, this two-piece composite lamp features a heavy milk glass pedestal base embossed on the underside with a patent date of Nov. 17, 1874. The base supports a brilliant clear glass font decorated with a classic paneled and rounded arch design. Retains its original brass collar. Preserved in wonderful untouched antique condition with a clean profile, making it a fantastic addition to any historic lighting or Victorian decor collection.

Origin: United States

Age: Circa 1874–1880s (Based on the November 17, 1874 patent date on the base)

Material: Milk Glass and Clear Flint Glass, with a Brass Collar

Condition: Very good antique condition. The milk glass base and clear glass font are structurally sound with clear details and normal light age-appropriate wear. The original brass collar is intact. Retains its original untouched surface and historical character.

Reference

• Book Title: Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America

• Author: Catherine Thuro

• Reference Context: Consult composite milk glass-based stand lamps with blown fonts in sections detailing late 19th-century American molded parlor and stand lighting (comparable styles featured throughout Thuro’s comprehensive survey on Victorian oil lighting).

Weight of item: 1 lb  14 oz

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