Antique oil lamp identification can be a bit tricky, considering there are many reproduction antique lamps on the market. The thing is, a genuine antique oil lamp can sometimes be quite valuable, so ...

The shape of a lamp once was determined by its power source. A candle required a holder that kept the candle upright, caught drippings and was not damaged if the candle burned too low. Most early ...

Q: Where can I find information about antique student lamps and their values? If an antique student lamp were electrified, would it have a lower value? A: “Student Lamps of the Victorian Era” by ...

With Labor Day’s arrival, folks are returning home from vacation, schools and offices are moving back into high gear, and thoughts are turning from sunburns to burning the midnight oil. Those not ...

Question: My late grandmother gave me this kerosene lamp. I believe it is called “Gone With the Wind.” I must be the fourth generation to own it. The flowers, leaves and lattice are raised. On the ...

Q.The name "Jefferson" is imprinted on the metal around the top of the glass shade on this electric lamp. It belonged to my husband's grandfather and is probably more than 75 years old. The base is ...