Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Oil Lamp | Victorian Pressed Glass Lighting Decor

🕯️ANTIQUE COBALT BLUE PRESSED GLASS OIL LAMP ' EARLY ELECTRIC ERA DECOR


✨ ABOUT THIS ITEM

This striking antiquee cobalt blue pressed glass oil lamp is a beautiful survivor from the late 19th to early 20th century, when homes were transitioning from oil to early electric lighting. The flared, ribbed body with a diamond-cut base catches the light beautifully, while the original metal burner assembly adds authentic period character and patina.

Originally designed for functional illumination, pieces like this now shine as decorative accents, shelf displays, or collector pieces that tell a story of everyday life before modern electricity. The rich blue glass remains vibrant, and the substantial weight gives it a grounded, quality feel you don't often see in modern reproductions.

Whether styled in a Victorian, farmhouse, cottagecore, or eclectic interior, this lamp brings history, craftsmanship, and visual drama to any space.

🔍 ITEM IDENTIFICATION

Item Type: Oil lamp (decorative / collectible)

Era: Late 1800s - early 1900s (estimated)

Material: Pressed glass, metal burner

Color: Cobalt blue

Country of Origin: Likely USA

Style: Victorian / Early Electric Era

Maker: Unknown

📏 DIMENSIONS (approx.)

Height: ~8.5-9 inches

Base Diameter: ~5 inches

(Please see photos with ruler for scale.)

🧱 MATERIAL

Pressed glass body

Metal burner assembly

🌍 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Likely United States

🗓️ DATE OF MANUFACTURE

Circa 1890-1910 (estimated based on form, glass style, and burner construction)

✅ CONDITION STATEMENT

Good antique condition consistent with age.
No cracks observed in the glass. Minor surface wear, air bubbles, and manufacturing imperfections typical of early pressed glass. Metal burner shows age-appropriate patina and wear. Wick is present but not tested for functional use.

💡 FUN FACT

Blue oil lamps were especially popular in the late Victorian era because the color masked soot marks better than clear glass - practical and stylish for their time.

🚚 SHIPPING & HANDLING

Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
No returns unless not as described or pictured.