Vintage Solid Brass Whale Oil Finger Lamp | Hinged Lid Brass Lighting Collectible
$34.99
This vintage solid brass finger lamp has a wonderfully old-fashioned silhouette with its rounded oil font, hinged lid, and curled side handle.
Heavy for its size and full of warm brass character, it makes a striking display piece for primitive decor, colonial-inspired interiors, or collectors of early lighting.
Details
∙ Era: Likely late 20th century vintage in an antique whale-oil-lamp style
∙ Item type: Brass finger lamp / whale oil style lamp
∙ Materials: Solid brass
∙ Color: Warm aged brass with natural patina
∙ Measurements: 8 inches tall; 4 inches round at the base
∙ Weight: 1.4 pounds
∙ Texture / finish: Smooth brass with soft patina, scattered darkened spots, and age-toned surface variation
∙ Maker / mark: No visible maker’s mark confirmed from photos
∙ Style / subject notes: Early lighting form with hinged snuffer-style lid, rounded reservoir, drip pan base, and scrolled finger handle
Suggested use: Shelf decor, primitive display, colonial-inspired styling, study decor, lighting collection, rustic accent
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Hinged top is present and opens as shown
∙ Strong classic form with attractive display presence
∙ Heavy brass construction gives it a substantial feel
∙ Wick is still present inside
Issues / Wear
∙ Surface shows patina, spotting, darkened areas, and age-related finish variation throughout
∙ Interior of lid and burner opening show residue and discoloration from age and use
∙ Light scratches, small scuffs, and handling marks are visible
∙ Sold as a decorative vintage lighting collectible; not tested for functional use
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
This solid brass finger lamp has a hinged lid, a drip pan base, and its wick still inside, and it suits an early lighting or primitive decor shelf. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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I process order within 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Don't forget, free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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