http://www.oillampantiques.com Oil lamps, kerosene lamps and antique lamps of the old world Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:47:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you're looking to buy an oil lamp then know that the largest marketplace is by far and away the internet. Many regular stores also offer mail order services via the internet and there are several dedicated internet only websites. Regardless of where you decide to purchase your oil lamp from ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/articles/tips-for-buying-oil-lamps-on-the-internet/ Where can I buy an oil lamp? So you have decided to buy an oil (kerosene) lamp but where do you start? The first consideration is what type of lamp you wish to purchase. To begin with, you may wish to refer to my previous article:  Why do people buy oil lamps? ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp/where-to-buy-oil-lamps/ Why do people buy oil lamps? There are many reasons why people decide to buy their first oil / kerosene lamp. Practicality For some people it is purely practical. They need a non-electric light source that is cost effective, easy to use and gives good illumination. Period home decorators Other people come to ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp/why-do-people-buy-oil-lamps/ Most often, when the wick on an antique oil lamp won’t move freely, it is because it has been dried out for a long period of time and the fibres of the wick have adhered to the draught tube. If the wick on your oil lamp won’t move freely using ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp/what-to-do-if-the-wick-in-your-centre-draught-oil-kerosene-lamp-won%e2%80%99t-move/ This book presents 228 numbered color photographs from seven chapters of Volume 2 including kerosene and suspension lamps, lanterns, smoke shades, bells, gas lighting devices, and electric lighting. (more...) http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp-books/a-guide-to-sandwich-glass-kerosene-lamps-and-accessories-the-glass-industry-in-sandwich-series-paperback/ Review This is the third volume in a three-volume series by author Catherine Thuro, one of Canada's leading authorities on early lighting. Her books are highly acclaimed and are considered required reading by collectors. Oil lamps are showcased ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp-books/oil-lamps-3-victorian-kerosene-lighting-1860-1900-illustrated-hardcover/ No description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information. http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp-books/center-draft-kerosene-lamps-1884-1940-identification-and-value-guide-hardcover/ Many people don't think twice about the lamps and lights in their home. When you're trying to spruce up your decor though, or creating a brand new decorating theme, one of the best places to start is with lamps... because they can be both beautiful and functional at the same ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/victorian-oil-lamps/lamps-are-decorative-and-functional-too/ Numerous references from olden ages have illuminated the fact that lamps have been used to spread light, even before electricity was invented, and lighting was given a new meaning. The use of lamps can be broadly classified into two eras: The pre-electrical era and the post electrical era. The Pre-electrical Era The ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/glass-oil-lamps/lamps-history-of-lighting/ Review This is the first volume in a three-volume series by author Catherine Thuro, one of Canada's leading authorities on early lighting. Her books are highly acclaimed and are considered required reading by collectors. Hundreds of detailed photographs ... http://www.oillampantiques.com/oil-lamp-books/oil-lamps-the-kerosene-era-in-north-america-hardcover/