Antique lamps would come in handy during today’s outages A Betty lamp made by a 19th century craftsman recently sold for $2,000 at auction. by Terry and Kim Kovel Friday, January 14, 2022 1:30am ...

The glass was made overseas by English or Continental glass houses and fitted with brass hardware once imported to North America. The lamps were wholesaled ‘per dozen’ for $7.50.

Although they mimic the look of a candle, glass oil candles are essentially oil lamps. They burn through fiberglass wicks that draw the fuel upwards, creating a flame that can last up to 12 hours.

Kerosene lamps were made for tabletops, walls, ceilings and floors. Like many antique kerosene lamps, kerosene floor lamps have been electrified for modern use. Lamps were made for a variety of ...

Whale-oil lamps had a font to hold the oil and a tube that held the wick. The font could be plain or made of fancy colored glass.