A pair of antique pressed glass oil lamps, probably American, late 19th/early 20th Century
There two identical pieces. They belonged to my partner's mother. They were part of the home's furnishings in the 1960s although they could have been purchased earlier. They appear to be cut glass. There are no markings on the piece. There is only one with a globe. Not sure if the globe is original to the piece. Still works.
7 3/4" high to top of socket, 11 3/4" to top of globe, Base is 5" square foot to foot, interior portion of the base is 4 1/4" square
Inherited
Yes
Hi Francis,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These are antique oil lamps that have been converted with electricity; the market for these is pretty soft at the moment and even fully-intact ones rarely bring more than $50-100 each at auction. The globes look later and the bases are probably pressed glass rather than cut glass.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A pair of antique pressed glass oil lamps,
probably American, late 19th/early 20th Century
Each on square pressed glass bases with outset feet and with a circular-section pillar issuing a metal oil receptacle issuing a tulip-form frosted glass shade with wheel-engraved floral decoration (one lacking glass shade). Both electrified; neither signed.
One with globe: 11 3/4 inches overall height; one lacking shade: 7-3/4 inches overall height. Bases are 5 inches by 5 inches.
CONDITION: One lacking shade but otherwise these appear to be in generally good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 75-125 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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