During the late 19th and early 20th century houses were lit with candles or oil lamps. The lamps would come in all grades from a cheap utility metal lamp, to elaborate silver or gilt lamp with ornate cut and painted globular shades.
 
Large Victorian oil lamp with frosted shade. This is a Victorian lamp with a glass reservoir mounted on an elaborate brass column sitting on a black pottery base with an original frosted glass shade. This lamp would be found in a wealthy household.
 
In good condition, working condition
 
Measuring 54cm high