{"title":"Oil Lamp","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-milk-glass-tennis-motif-oil-lamp-c-1930s-1950s-reno-nv-antiques","title":"Vintage Milk Glass Tennis Motif Oil Lamp c. 1930s–1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emilk glass oil lamp featuring a molded tennis motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining functional design with a distinctly playful, sport-inspired detail. Produced in the mid-20th century, this piece reflects a period when everyday objects were often given personality through subtle thematic elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pressed milk glass base is decorated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrossed tennis rackets and a ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, softly integrated into the form rather than applied as surface decoration. Above, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass burner assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with adjustable wick sits cleanly within the neck, completing the silhouette and preserving its original function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact in scale, the lamp offers a low, ambient light when in use, while maintaining a strong visual presence even when unlit. It sits comfortably between utility and novelty—grounded in purpose, but defined by its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1930s through the 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, small oil lamps and spirit burners remained common in American households, often used as supplemental lighting or tabletop accessories. At the same time, decorative objects began incorporating themes tied to leisure and lifestyle—sports, travel, and recreation among them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk glass was widely used for its durability and soft, diffused appearance, while molded motifs allowed manufacturers to introduce design elements without complicating production. Pieces like this represent a moment when function and novelty intersected, creating objects that were both usable and quietly expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"784.0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil lamp \/ spirit burner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1930s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk glass base with brass burner assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolded tennis motif (rackets and ball)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpaque white (milk glass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable wick with vented brass crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKerosene or lamp oil (not tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact cylindrical base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with light wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp remains in good vintage condition. The burner assembly is intact with wick present. Light surface wear and minor discoloration are visible on the glass and metal, consistent with age. No major cracks or structural damage observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionality has not been recently tested and is sold as a decorative or collectible piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost objects choose either function or personality. This one quietly does both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt brings a subtle sense of character into a space without feeling overly themed—something that reveals itself on a second look. Whether styled on a desk, shelf, or side table, it adds a layer of interest that more conventional lighting pieces tend to lack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eideal for collectors of vintage lighting or sports-themed objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworks as a decorative accent or conversation piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epairs well with wood, metal, and neutral interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166673633385,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/4E2F5C0E-5166-4EB8-8235-CEEB125902F5.png?v=1777443571"},{"product_id":"c-1900-1930-english-brass-oil-lamp-with-kosmos-brenner-burner","title":"C. 1900–1930 English Brass Oil Lamp With Kosmos-Brenner Burner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA richly patinated \u003cstrong\u003eearly 20th-century English brass oil lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1900–1930\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a classic pedestal form, rounded oil font, pierced burner gallery, crown-form chimney holder, and a \u003cstrong\u003eKosmos-Brenner marked burner knob\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in England,”\u003c\/strong\u003e giving the piece a clear country of origin. The burner knob reads \u003cstrong\u003e“Kosmos-Brenner,”\u003c\/strong\u003e referring to the burner style rather than a maker surname. Tiny disappointment for anyone hoping Mr. Brenner personally forged it in a dramatic workshop, but still a very good mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has excellent darkened brass patina, oxidation, age spotting, and tonal variation throughout. The surface has the kind of layered warmth that gives an object real presence, especially in a library, study, mantel, console, or antique vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil lamps remained widely used into the early 20th century, especially in homes, workshops, rural properties, and interiors where electricity was not yet fully adopted or where supplemental lighting was still practical. Brass oil lamps like this were durable, functional, and often decorative enough to remain visible in living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKosmos-Brenner\u003c\/strong\u003e burner style was a well-known European oil lamp burner form, typically associated with round-wick or central-draft lamp construction. “Brenner” means “burner” in German, and markings like this commonly identify the burner type rather than the entire lamp manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, marked \u003cstrong\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely represents an English-made or English-assembled oil lamp using a Kosmos-style burner system. Its form and construction place it comfortably in the \u003cstrong\u003elate Victorian to early 20th-century period\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the safest working date being \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1900–1930\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass oil lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1900–1930\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Made in England” underside label; “Kosmos-Brenner” burner knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass and mixed metal components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurner Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKosmos-Brenner marked burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedestal oil lamp with rounded font\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePierced gallery and crown-form chimney holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged brass with darkened patina and oxidation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamp base and burner assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass chimney, shade, oil, or wick verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUntested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntique\/vintage condition with patina, oxidation, surface wear, spotting, and age-related marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMantel styling, library decor, study, shelf display, antique vignette, collector display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReno, NV Antiques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil lamp is in \u003cstrong\u003eantique\/vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with substantial age-related patina throughout. The brass surface shows oxidation, darkening, spotting, surface marks, and finish variation consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pierced burner gallery and crown-form chimney holder are present and visually strong. The burner knob is marked \u003cstrong\u003eKosmos-Brenner\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the underside bears a \u003cstrong\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e mark. Functionality has not been tested, and the wick mechanism should be inspected before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a glass chimney or shade. It is being offered primarily as a decorative antique object unless professionally inspected and prepared for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has the kind of patina that cannot be faked convincingly, although plenty of people still try, because apparently shame has left the decorative arts. The darkened brass, sculptural burner crown, and pedestal silhouette give it a moody, historic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle it on a mantel, bookshelf, writing desk, library table, or console with old books, framed artwork, ironstone, dark wood, and collected objects. It works especially well in traditional, rustic, Victorian, English country, dark academia, and layered antique interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven without the chimney, it stands beautifully as a decorative object. With the proper chimney and inspection, it could potentially be restored closer to its original lighting function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO Title\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec. 1900 English Brass Oil Lamp With Kosmos-Brenner Burner | Reno Antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43177204645993,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/741E3723-E0D4-45FF-B17F-BABB41CDA690_1_102_a.jpg?v=1777745044"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/oil-lamp.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}