Oil Lamp
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 ANTIQUE ATTERBURY LAVENDER SWAN OIL LAMP PAT SEPT 29 1868 RARE COLOR $499.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 2m |
 NEW FLAT COTTON KEROSENE OIL LAMP WICK Width 13 16 inch 5 feet 5 FT LENGTH $5.49 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 26m Buy It Now for only: $5.49 |
 Vintage Etched Oil Lamp Ball Shade GWTW Banquet $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 32m |
 Gorgeous Matched Set 2 LARGE Vintage Glass Oil Lamps $14.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 1m |
 Kaadan Limited Oil Lamp 15 high blue base with flower design $8.50 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 38m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 Antique Hanging Brass Oil Lamp W Original Glass Shade Hanger Electrified $66.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 46m |
 Vintage Duplex Oil Lamp Shade Victorian Etched Floral Design $20.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 3m |
 Antique Hanging Store Ornate Brass Oil Lamp Electrified $102.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 6m |
 SHABBOS LAMP OIL FUEL PURE LIQUID PARAFFIN 32 OZ CLEAR $19.95 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 34m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Antique Kerosene Oil GWTW Lamp $45.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 30m |
 PAIR GREEN Glass w Anchors antique vintage Oil lamps lanterns clear globes Set 2 $26.00 Time Remaining: 50m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 ONE OF A KIND CEILING OIL LAMP WITH MAJOLICA SHADE $575.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9h 27m |
 Single Cast Iron Wall Bracket for Oil Kerosene Lamp $12.50 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $12.50 |
 BLACK PORCELAIN ANTIQUE KEROSENE OIL LAMP CHIMNEY EAGLE BURNER BRASS FITTING $14.99 Time Remaining: 1h Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Oil Lamp Heart Themed Lamplighter Farms 12 3 4 tall $14.99 Time Remaining: 48m |
 Oil Lamp Lamplighter Farms 13 1 2 tall $14.99 Time Remaining: 48m |
 Beaded Clear Glass Kerosene Oil Lamp Chimney 3 X 85 $11.95 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 41m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 ANTIQUE OIL LAMP W POTTERY FOLK ART COLUMN FROSTED FLORAL FONT $14.49 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 5m |
 VTG Small Milk Glass Oil Kerosene Lamp Applied Roses 8 Tall 4PICS $12.99 Time Remaining: 35m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Vintage Gone With the Wind GWTW Oil Lamp Signed PG Co Phoenix Glass Co $66.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 37m |
 BALL SHADE HOLDER 2 burner old oil lamp glass shade 4 $18.95 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 19m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 ANTIQUE 1800S OIL LAMP CASED WHITE GLASS CUT TO RED $149.99 Time Remaining: 9h 45m |
 Antique E M Co Edward Miller Ornate Brass Oil Lamp $39.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 18m |
 Beautiful Matched Set 2 Antique Hanging Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamps Vintage $67.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 Glass P Lotus oil lamp Chimney 2 1 2 by 7 1 2 inch $9.95 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 18m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Antique Hanging Oil Lamp Aladdian Type Electrified $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h |
 ART NOUVEAU DRAMATIC RUBY VASELINE OPALESCENT OIL LAMP SHADE $275.00 Time Remaining: 59m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 |
 2 Vintage Bullseye Cranberry Oil 10 1 2 Glass Lamps $55.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 49m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 RUBY RED GLASS ANTIQUE KEROSENE OIL LAMP w BEADED GLASS CHIMNEY EAGLE BURNER $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 20m |
 Old Small Glass Acorn Oil Lamp Marked F A Mfg Co $10.00 Time Remaining: 1h 10m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 Antique 1905 Metal Oil or Kerosene Lamp Base $19.99 Time Remaining: 53m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Single Cast Iron Wall Bracket for Oil Kerosene Lamp $10.95 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 40m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 Antique Vintage Glass Oil Lamp Lighting $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 NOS HANGING OIL LAMP SHADE HOLDER RING 14 Fancy BH Super Cond Prisms $10.51 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 40m |
 Old Glass Oil Lamp Banner PA Mfg Co Waterbury Conn Burner $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 MASON JAR OIL LAMP BURNER CHIMNEY HOLDERS LOT OF 4 $13.96 Time Remaining: 18d 9h 11m Buy It Now for only: $13.96 |
 ORIGINAL VICTORIAN Brass Ornate Hanging Oil Lamp Middle Ring EXC $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 48m |
 PAIR CLASSIC WALFORD GLASS HAND BLOWN OIL LAMPS BOROSILICATE GLASS FOR STRENGTH $29.99 Time Remaining: 1h 17m |
 RUBY RED GLASS ANTIQUE KEROSENE OIL LAMP CHIMNEY EAGLE BURNER BRASS FITTING $18.99 Time Remaining: 1h 42m Buy It Now for only: $23.99 |
 OIL LAMP BURNER CHIMNEY HOLDERS Lamplight Farms Style M999 LOT OF 5 NEW $9.94 Time Remaining: 5h 37m Buy It Now for only: $9.94 |
 Oil Lamps 3 Thuro Kerosene Lighting $60.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 8h 11m |
 Ornate Cast Iron Oil Lamp Holder Swing Arm w Wall Mount Bracket $13.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 57m |
 ANTIQUE TALL PEDESTAL OIL KEROSENE LAMP $16.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 14m |
 10 Etched Glass Shade Princess Feather Prince Edward for old antique oil lamp $40.95 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 21m Buy It Now for only: $40.95 |
 ANTIQUE COLEMAN QUICK LITE OIL LAMP 73 ORIGINAL SHADE OIL PUMP $250.00 Time Remaining: 11h 18m |
 Tall Antique Vintage Glass Oil Lamp Lighting $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 29m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 Vintage Frosted Glass Oil Kerosene Lamp Chimney Shade 8 1 2 tall $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 NEW FLAT COTTON KEROSENE OIL LAMP WICK Width 7 8 inch 5 feet 5 FT LENGTH $4.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 40m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Antique Clear Aladdin Lincoln Drape Oil Lamp Barn Find No Reserve $22.38 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 15m |
 Vintage Aladdin Alacite Oil Kerosene Lamp Model B with Lincoln Drape Design $49.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 10h 32m |
 ANTIQUE BRASS LAMP BASE OIL OR KEROSENE LAMP WITH SPIDER SHADE HOLDER B H $47.99 Time Remaining: 2h 11m |
 10 Glass Shade OPAL MELON oil kerosene lamp AMERICAN P $44.95 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 19m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 Rare BradleyHubbard Wall Bracket Oil Kerosene Lamp $795.00 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 12m |
 GREAT AESTHETIC ORNATE BRASS OIL KEROSENE BANQUET LAMP ALL ORIG $9.99 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 16m |
 Aladdin Lox On Mantle for use with oil lamp models 12 23A R150 $13.96 Time Remaining: 17d 48m Buy It Now for only: $13.96 |
 Vintage tall brass oil lamp 20 1 2 tall 8 around some age signs on brass $26.00 Time Remaining: 2h 15m |
 Tall Chimney for Aladdin Oil Kerosene Lamp $4.99 Time Remaining: 10h 10m |
 RUBY RED GLASS ANTIQUE KEROSENE OIL LAMP CHIMNEY EAGLE BURNER BRASS FITTING $19.99 Time Remaining: 1h 53m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 Glass Chimney 2 5 8 by 13 inch slim bulge oil lamp $13.95 Time Remaining: 17d 4h 26m Buy It Now for only: $13.95 |
 Legend Aladdin Magic Genie Light OiL Lamp Pot $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 46m |
 Antique Pear Shaped Kerosene Oil Bracket Lamp Circa 1860 1880 $14.99 Time Remaining: 9h 41m |
 2 Clear Glass Oil Lamp Chimneys 8 1 2 Inches Tall With 3 Inch Base $5.99 Time Remaining: 39m |
 ANTIQUE BH BRADLEY HUBBARD LARGE FONT OIL LAMP TANK PAT1891 FIX OR PARTS $45.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 51m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 2 VINTAGE VICTORIAN COUPLE OIL LAMPS PORCELAIN $9.89 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 43m |
 2 Glass Dimensions Illusion light oil lamp $18.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 26m |
 Antique Hobbs or Early Fenton Glass Blue Hobnail Miniature Finger Oil Lamp $22.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 23m |
 10 Glass Shade oil kerosene lamp student 501 style et $57.95 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 17m Buy It Now for only: $57.95 |
 Tall Antique Vintage Glass Oil Lamp Lighting $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 27m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 ANTIQUE Oil Lamp RARE PHOENIX SIDE FILL Burner NICE FONT Winter Scene $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 40m |
 Antique Vintage Oil Kerosene Rose Patterned Oil Lamp $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 10h 41m |
 Dia 1 8 inch ROUND COTTON KEROSENE OIL LAMP WICK 20 feet 20 FT $6.50 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 20m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 Tall Antique Vintage Glass Oil Lamp Lighting $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 NOS Top Shade Ring Crown For Hanging Oil Lamp Shade Ornate Brass SUPER COND $9.99 Time Remaining: 3h 20m |
 GORGEOUS MAJOLICA ART NOUVEAU CEILING OIL LAMP WITH CHERUBS $325.00 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 49m |
 Complete Glass and Tin Electrified Cupid Oil Lamp with Willow Punched Tin Design $74.46 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $74.46 |
 5 DIFFERENT ANCIENT REPLICA CLAY OIL LAMP HOLYLAND $12.50 Time Remaining: 2h 48m |
 ALADDIN Ruby SHORT TALL Lincoln Drape Kerosene Oil Lamps Complete w Burner $1,250.00 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 8m |
 NEW FLAT COTTON KEROSENE OIL LAMP WICK Width 1 2 inch 5 feet 5 FT LENGTH $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 40m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 MILLER THE JUNO LAMP FONT KEROSENE OIL LAMP NICKEL FINISH $54.99 Time Remaining: 7h 53m |
 ANT CAST IRON WALL MOUNT OIL LAMP HOLDER W MERCURY GLASS REFLECTOR+LAMP PAT1877 $40.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 8m |
 Antique RARE Large Fostoria Pony Express GWTW Banquet Oil Lamp FABULOUS $2,715.99 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 45m |
 FLAT COTTON KEROSENE OIL LAMP WICK Wide 1 inch 5 feet LONG Width 1 NEW 5 FT $5.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 40m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 CLEAR AMBER HOBNAIL GLASS VINTAGE KEROSENE OIL LAMP w CHIMNEY EAGLE BURNER $13.99 Time Remaining: 2h 19m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 |
 1908 Strike Logo ALADDIN MANTLE OIL LAMP CHIMNEY Ball style Good Condition $36.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 55m |
 ANTIQUE MERCURY REFLECTOR OIL LAMP WITH WALL BRACKET ORIGINAL AS FOUND $99.99 Time Remaining: 4h 32m |
 BIBLICAL CLAY OIL LAMP FROM HOLYLAND+WICK any qty $1.50 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 46m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 |
 RARE ANTIQUE vaseline GLASS PAINTED FLOWERS OIL LAMP $26.94 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 22m |
 Set of 3 Pretty Hand Painted Floral Design Individual Blown Glass Oil lamps $9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 44m |
 Oil Lamp Cobalt Blue Faceted Glass Vintage Antique Base Kerosine Lantern $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 47m |
 GLO High Performance Lamp Oil Fuel High Purity Non Paraffin 4 Gallons $109.60 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 31m Buy It Now for only: $109.60 |
 Vintage Miniature Kerosene Oil Lamps Precious Lot o 7 Ready for Use Parts Repair $24.95 Time Remaining: 3h 19m |
 ANTIQUE CHERUB OIL LAMP HOLDER WITH OIL LAMP AND CHIMNEY B H $49.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 14m |
 Antique Whaling Oil Lamp $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 43m |
 SMALL 3 1 2 MINIATURE MINI KEROSENE OIL LAMP CHIMNEY $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 39m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 BradleyHubbadr Dragon Handled OilKerosene Lamp $695.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 4m |
 Circa 1893 Oil Lamp called AMERICUS mfg by United States Glass Co $36.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 37m |
 EXCELLANT PRESSED EAGLE GLASS OIL LAMP $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 NEW FLAT COTTON KEROSENE OIL LAMP WICK Width 7 16 inch 5 feet 5 FT LENGTH $4.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 26m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Oil Lamp Burner piece Double knobbed good condition $5.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 3m |
 Vintage Lot of 2 Red Green Glass Oil Lamp with White Nobbed Glass Shade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 34m |
Oil Lamp
A Look at the Various Components Involved in the Structure of Oil Lamps
Since electricity is the advantage of our modern times, we cannot help to wonder what types of illumination items our ancients used to fight against darkness. Most archaeological evidence indicates the fact that oil lamps were among the first lighting items used ever since prehistoric times. Any of us would even be surprised to learn that in some communities, oil lamps are still part of the rural lighting tradition. The design and the shape of classical lamp oils has little changed since the old ages even now in the 21st century when we benefit from so many technological advantages.
In most cultures oil lamps played a double function, they had a practical lighting role as well as a ritual one since they were mainly used in temples and public buildings most often for ceremonial and votive purposes. Historians have been able to identify certain elements specific to a culture only starting from the quality, the design and the decorations of oil lamps. Thus, such a very common item could tell one a lot about the wealth, and the social status of the house owner where the oil lamp was discovered. They are present in cultures all over the globe regardless of geographic boundaries, and the first oil lamps were often favorite means of paying homage to supreme female deities.
There are several components in the structure of oil lamps that are definitely worth mentioning here; first of all, there was the fuel chamber where oil was placed through a pouring hole. Then a special opening in the body of the lamp left room for the passage of the wick, and last but not least, the handle used to be an important part in the design of oil lamps too. However, there were models where the handle was absent from the structure. The wick was usually made of textile fibers, and the choice of the materials was also important for the matter since it influenced the burning process as some burned more quickly than others.
As for the fuels used in oil lamps, olive oil, fish oil and Castor oil were among the most commonly encountered in the past, not to mention that in some part of the world even sesame oil was used as to generate light. The fuel was deposited in the fuel container and had one side of the wick dripped in it. Depending on the density and the quality of the fuel, oil lamps burnt without producing any unpleasant smell or smoke; however, this was not always the case since very few people had the means of purchasing good quality expensive oils.
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Is there any way to color oil for an oil lamp?
I would like to color my lamp oil red for a Christmas party I am co-hosting. Does anyone have a recipe to do that. I was thinking that if I used food coloring that it would separate from the oil, but I haven't tried it. I have looked online, and haven't been able to find anything.
There are several ways to do it. You can create the illusion of color by using a strip of felt in the oil, this is what they used to do in kerosene lamps. you could use a piece of colored paper placed in the lamp reservoir to create the illusion of color as long as the viewer is perpendicular to the plane of the paper. If you want the oil actually colored, then the best way is to buy the colored lamp oil. The dyes used don't change the way the oil burns, and you will reduce the risk of a nasty smell or smoky lamp.
If you want to try to dye it yourself, I would suggest oil based inks in small quantities since these will probably give you the best color uniformity.
Or, try eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Liquid-Dye-SIX-COLORS-Gel-Soap-Wax-Soy-More_W0QQitemZ120057329005QQihZ002QQcategoryZ134303QQcmdZViewItem
Good luck...
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