Vintage Kerosene Oil Lamp

Copper Base with Clear Glass Chimney | Early–Mid 20th Century

A classic freestanding kerosene oil lamp featuring a copper base, traditional wick burner and tall clear glass chimney.

Lamps of this type remained in everyday use across rural Western Australia well into the mid-20th century, long after electricity became common in metropolitan areas — making them both practical objects and evocative reminders of early domestic life.

Today they are equally valued for warm ambient lighting or as decorative heritage pieces.

📐 Approximate dimensions

• Overall height: approx. 55–60 cm

• Base diameter: approx. 18–20 cm

🧱 Construction

• Metal reservoir and pedestal base

• Traditional wick burner with adjustment wheel

• Clear glass chimney

• Burner assembly removable for cleaning

🕰️ Period

Early to mid 20th century

⚠️ Condition

• Very good vintage condition

• Glass chimney intact with no cracks noted

• Wick present

• Light surface wear and patina consistent with age

• Untested with fuel — sold as decorative unless purchaser chooses to use

Presents cleanly and displays extremely well.

🏡 Ideal for

• Farmhouse and cottage interiors

• Period home styling

• Sideboard or shelf display

• Atmospheric evening lighting

A timeless form — practical, handsome, and increasingly hard to find complete.

📦 Shipping

• Carefully packed and shipped

• Local pickup welcome from Northam Secondhand