$520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Classical Brass & Figural Silver Gilt Bronze Converted Gass Lamp c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Originally an oil lamp, the piece has been professionally converted to electric, offering both historical charm and modern functionality.
Brass
Victorian brass oil lamp with a cranberry glass shade, 1910
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This is a handsome antique brass oil lamp fitted with a striking cranberry glass shade, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th century lighting.
Brass, Metal
Antique Brass and Glass Table / Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique brass and glass table / desk lamp. This was converted at some point from an oil burning lamp to an electric lamp, it dates from around the...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Original Oil Lamp By W.A.S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Petworth, GB
Benson Circa 1895 This item has been sympathetically converted to electric but can easily be re-converted back to an oil lamp Height 78cm.
Brass, Copper
$2,612
Bohemian Overlay Lamp
Located in London, GB
Well cast brass base on a pretty overlay glass top. Would grace any interior. Converted from an oil lamp to electric.
Brass
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Table Lamp with Green Slag Glass Late 19thC
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and early version Arts & Crafts Mission table lamp, was an oil lamp and professionally converted to electric with the utmost care and respect to the piece.
Brass
Cut Glass Columnar Lamp with a Hand Sewn Linen Shade- Neo-Classical Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand blown cut glass neo-classical style columnar lamp. This lamp was originally made with an oil font at the top.
Silver Plate
Antique Art Nouveau Lady Lamp, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Nouveau lamp in bronze circa 1890,s. Was an original oil lamp that was converted long ago to electric.
Bronze
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique brass oil electric lamp by Swedish Böhlmarks of Stockholm.
Brass
Antique Victorian Coverted Brass Three Arm Glass Oil Lamp Chandelier 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian brass three arm chandelier - features an orb shaped base supporting three scrollwork arms leading to a trio of diamond and floral patterned glass oil lamps. Conve...
Brass
French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890
Located in COLMAR, FR
At some point it was thoughtfully converted to electric use, as evidenced by the existing wiring.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 18.12 in Dm 5.91 in
19th Century French Oil Lamp with Glass and Marble Converted into Electric Lamp
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French oil lamp with glass ampoule and marble stem converted into electric lamp, 1890s.
Marble, Brass
Rococo Gold Bronze Oil Lamp Chandelier, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century French Rococo mercury bronze oil lamp chandelier originally oil converted to electric.
Bronze
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H 22.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique P & A Co Pink Glass Gone with the Wind Electric Lamp, Converted, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Originally an oil lamp from circa 1890, it has been converted to electric.
Glass
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H 34 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique Palmer & Co. Empire Bronze & Crystal Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Font C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Originally designed for oil, it has been converted for electric use. Measures - 34" x 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" X
Bronze
Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Antique Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Originally designed as an oil lamp, this antique treasure has been thoughtfully converted to electric, allowing for effortless illumination.
Bronze
Antique French Opaline Celadon and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Originally designed as an oil lamp, it has been thoughtfully converted to electric, ensuring convenience without compromising its charm.
Celadon, Porcelain
Antique French Opaline Celadon and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Originally designed as an oil lamp, it has been thoughtfully converted to electric, ensuring convenience without compromising its charm.
Celadon
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H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 4.93 in
Late 19th Early 20th C Phares French Pair Stained Glass Car Lamps Wall Sconces
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Originally these would off been oil lamps and have been converted to electric, and would make for a wonderful pair of wall sconces either side of a mirror for example.
Brass, Steel
Art Nouveau Opaline Glass & Bronze Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
This chandelier likely functioned originally as a gas or oil lamp and has been converted for electric use, maintaining its original character while adapting to modern needs.
Brass
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H 30.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
Antique Classical Figural Cherub Onyx Converted to Electric Table Lamp C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Originally an oil lamp, it has been converted to electric. The lamp is crafted with an onyx column and intricate metalwork, showcasing a cherub motif.
Onyx
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H 21.5 in Dm 13.75 in
Chinoiserie Large Bronze Electrified Oil Urn Table Lamp, Dragons & Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The bronze urn is decorated with asymmetrically placed impressed garland of flowers in Arts and Crafts style, and is standing on round base with oval cutout design, adding texture an...
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Wrought Iron Opaline Glass Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Victorian wrought iron and opaline glass hanging oil lamp converted to electric chandelier with a clear glass hurricane chimney, England, mid-19th century.
Wrought Iron
Antique Classical Figural Cherub Electrified Table Lamp C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Originally an oil lamp, it has been professionally converted to electric.
Glass
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Époque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear glass chimney. Designed as an oil lamp and converted to electric, they are recently re...
Brass
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Epoque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear glass chimney; original chain on bottom cap. Designed as an oil lamp and converted to ...
Brass
Antique Cut Glass and Brass Coal Oil Lamp and Shade, England 1900, H926
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique cut glass and brass coal oil lamp and shade, England 1900, H926 England 1900 Original Finish Cut glass reservoir A decorative brass and china base Has been converted t...
Brass
$1,090Sale Price|39% Off
H 19 in Dm 12.63 in
Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil lamp from 1885-1894, B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is made of antique brass and very ornate cast iron old-gold-gilded and beautiful detaili...
Brass, Iron
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