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.
 
This Victorian  oil lamp has a smart brass stand and base, a brass wick-holder and a clear glass chimney.  
 
This large lamp would have been found in a modest household. 
 
Dimensions: 56cm tall x 17cm base