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The 365nm really helped view the ladies on this “The American Girl” oil lamp. 😀

Very happy to add these Bradley & Hubbard Native American Warrior and Maiden figural kerosene lamps to the collection.

When I saw them listed, I knew I had to purchase both lots to keep the pair together.

These figural lamps appear in the 1883–1884 Bradley & Hubbard catalog, and it was exciting to finally compare them to the period catalog illustration. The Warrior is listed as No. 608, while the Maiden (sometimes referred to as a Princess in collector circles) is listed as No. 1508.

I have not come across many examples of either figural lamp. As with many Bradley & Hubbard, Edward Miller, and other Victorian figural lamps, buyers often had a choice of fonts, burners, and stands, resulting in a variety of configurations. Because of that, surviving examples do not always match the catalog illustration exactly.

If anyone has additional catalog references, advertisements, or examples in their collection, I would love to see them.

I've been looking for one of these for a while and finally managed to add a Lion and Baboon oil lamp to the collection.

This is one of those pieces that raises more questions than answers. Thuro features it in Oil Lamps II (page 119) and mentions that it's based on a known tableware pattern, but she doesn't identify the maker. EAPGS also lists a Lion and Baboon pattern, though the maker and age are currently unknown there as well.

It's definitely one of the more unusual figural pressed-glass lamps I've come across.

I especially like how it looks displayed with my Princess Feather and Coolidge Drape lamps (last couple of photos).

Even with all the unknowns, I'm thrilled to have it in the collection. It's an oddball piece, and those are often the most interesting ones.

The King No. 25 collection is coming along nicely. Picked up a couple more pieces recently.

This pattern was produced by King Glass Co. (King, Son & Co.) as No. 25 (OMN). It's often called Fine Cut and Block, though collectors may also recognize it as Diamond and Fan from the Thuro references.

The more I collect King patterns, the more this one climbs the list of favorites.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=100854&pat=2591&utm\_source=chatgpt.com

Awhile back I got lucky in Nashville (see last pic and this post - https://www.reddit.com/r/uraniumglass/s/G6j2z4cu9k).

Today, I got lucky in Dallas. Took a long lunch and found another Riihimäen Lasi piece. This time a Grapponia bottle.

This will be displayed in my office.

My wife was using the King Glass Co./King, Son & Co. No. 24 (OMN) (AKA: Daisy in Panel; Daisy in the Square; Two Panel**)** celery** **vase this weekend, and I didn't want to miss the opportunity to take a few photos with the matching oil lamp.

It's not often I get the chance to see these pieces together, and they make a pretty impressive pair.

Last pic has a couple of King No. 25 lamps just for fun.

Reference:

https://eapgs.net/pattern-details.php?idx=2590

A new addition to the lamp collection - the Adams & Co. Minerva oil lamp dating to the early 1880s.

The black glass stand and the molded panels depicting Minerva and a Classical warrior make for a great design.

The lamp pairs nicely with Adams Pattern No. 17 (OMN), a pattern known by several names, including Minerva, Roman Medallion, and Loves Request Is Pickles.

The foot design is very similar to the Adams No. 230 lamps. I've included comparison photos.

While I am thrilled to add this lamp to the collection, most examples I have seen feature a clear Diamond and Dot font with a filler. The search is on for a replacement.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=109705&pat=9359

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=6882&pat=2684

Updated: Due to community requests and ongoing non‑UG discussions, we’ve removed the “high content manganese” label. The two examples are now simply identified as manganese glass. We have also updated our Wiki.

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The blue example joined the collection last month, and I immediately knew I wanted more. Since then, I’ve added an all-Vaseline version, an amber example, and a Vaseline/clear example.

Still on the hunt for an all apple green version, but I’m very happy with how this growing Thousand Eye lineup is coming together.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=129341&pat=2864

New to the collection, I’m very happy to add several examples of the Adams & Co. No. 230 (OMN) oil lamp, also known as Thousand Eye.

I picked up the blue example last month and quickly realized one wasn’t going to be enough. After a few hours on the road, I was able to bring home the all-Vaseline version. I was also fortunate to find the amber and the Vaseline/clear examples online.

The hunt isn’t over yet—I’d still love to, and will, add an all apple green version to the lineup. For now, though, I’m enjoying seeing these together and comparing the different colors in this classic pattern.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=129341&pat=2864

Here is my latest figural oil lamp acquisition. The lamp features a classical warrior figure mounted on a marble base with a frosted and etched font above.

My suspicion is that the figure may have started life as a candle holder before being adapted into an oil lamp by adding a font and burner assembly. I've seen a few similar pieces over the years, and this one has that same feel.

Either way, it's a great display piece and fits right in with the rest of my figural lamp collection. The warrior theme, detailed casting, and overall presentation make it a fun addition to the collection.

I've always been drawn to figural lamps featuring soldiers, guards, and warriors, so this Edward Miller & Co. No. 213 Sentinel was an easy addition to the collection.

The lamp has a great presence on display and fits in nicely with several other figural lamps. Three of those companions are shown in the last three photos.

One detail that caught my attention is that the Sentinel figure appears to be reversed when compared to the catalog illustration. Whether that's the result of artistic interpretation in the catalog engraving or evidence of a production variation is anyone's guess. Given how many lamps from this period were offered with small differences, I'm leaning toward calling this an Edward Miller & Co. No. 213 Sentinel variant.

The lamp came from an auction house that primarily deals in farm equipment and machinery.

Unfortunately, shipping was handled by a third party, and the original shade—which matched the catalog example—did not survive the trip. In fact, all three lamps I purchased from the auction suffered some degree of damage during shipping.

Thankfully, the lamp itself survived well enough to earn a place in the collection, and I'm pleased to finally have a Sentinel on display.

Another beautiful lamp by Adams & Co. This stand lamp is in the No. 230 (OMN) pattern, better known as Thousand Eye. Introduced in the late 1800s, it remains one of my favorite Adams patterns.

I'm still on the hunt for the canary, amber, and apple green versions.

As shown in the photos, this lamp pairs wonderfully with the Adams & Co. No. 130 (OMN) line, also known as Sensation, Buggy Bowl, and Thousand Eye. Pictured alongside it is a large blue spooner (used as a vase!.

Reference:

Adams & Co No. 230:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=129341&pat=2864

Adams & Co No. 130:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=229&pat=24

Welcome to this month's theme in r/uraniumglass!

This month's theme: Small But Mighty

Not every great uranium glass piece is a showstopper in size. This month, we're celebrating the small pieces that make a big impact in our collections.

Do you have a tiny piece that you absolutely love?

Maybe it's a salt dip, toothpick holder, shaker, miniature vase, individual creamer, figurine, a piece of jewelry, or another piece that doesn't take up much space but stands out for its beauty, rarity, glow, or sentimental value.

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Whether you own five pieces or five hundred, chances are there's a small item in your collection that punches well above its weight.

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Another beautiful lamp by Central Glass Company.

This stand lamp features the No. 876 (OMN) pattern, also known as Star, Effulgent Star, Star Galaxy, and All Over Stars.

The pattern was introduced in 1888 and is one of the company's more eye-catching pieces…in my opinion.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/pattern-details.php?idx=1373

Adams & Co. No. 85 (OMN) vase in Apple Green. This pattern is also known as Valencia Waffle, Hexagonal Block, and Block and Star. Introduced by Adams & Co. in 1885.

https://eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=38004&pat=22

Also shown is a pair of Adams oil lamps that can be seen on the EAPGS site:

https://eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=7947&pat=10340

Picked up a couple more Mosser lamps (see photo 5), so I thought I'd snap a few group pictures. I may be biased, but I think these are the four best-looking oil lamps Mosser ever made.

Picked up a couple more Mosser lamps (see photos 3 and 4) and figured it was a good excuse to take a few pictures. In my opinion, these are the four best-looking oil lamps Mosser produced.

Added another amber piece. Great lamps.

King Glass Co (King, Son & Co) No. 25 (AKA Fine Cut and Block; Diamond and Fan (Thuro)).

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=100854&pat=2591