u/DB_McCoy

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.

Let's see it! 💚

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

Introduced in 1890, the Adams & Co. Americus is one of the more impressive parlor lamps produced by the company.

A June 5, 1890, Pottery and Glassware Reporter article described the Americus as a lamp that "stands second to none," praising its massive, graceful foot and deeply cut pattern.

This example has a font that differs from many of the Americus lamps I have encountered. I'm currently investigating its origin and whether it represents a lesser-seen variation or a later marriage.

To complete the presentation, I outfitted the lamp with a period-appropriate Duplex No. 3 burner, which feels right at home on a lamp of this size and stature.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/full-images.php?idx=94397&pat=8442

One of my favorite recent finds is this Central Glass Company No. 821 oil lamp in Vaseline glass.

Introduced around 1887, this pattern is also known as Dew Drop, Dewdrop (Hallock), and Central Hobnail (Thuro).

The Vaseline version is absolutely stunning under UV, and I was lucky enough to pick up a blue example as well—both are staying in the collection.

Still trying to figure out the chimney the lamp came with. I don’t think it’s Imperial (see comparison pics) and I don’t think it is Fenton. Very thick chimney. Only works with a Climax No. 3 burner.

Reference:
https://www.eapgs.net/pattern-details.php?idx=8892

I recently added this Central Glass Company No. 821 stand lamp to my collection. Introduced around 1887, it's also known as Dew Drop, Dewdrop (Hallock), and Central Hobnail (Thuro). I have both the Vaseline and blue versions, and they're beautiful examples of late 19th-century pressed glass.

Also shown is a Central Glass Company No. 796 Spooner, which makes a nice companion piece to the lamp…and my match holder.

What has me scratching my head is the chimney.

I can't find any catalog documentation showing this lamp paired with a matching chimney, so I'm not convinced it's original to the lamp. I also don't think it was made by Imperial (I have one to compare -see pics) or Fenton (I have those as well).

The glass is exceptionally thick—much heavier than most chimneys like this one. In fact, it's so thick that the only burner it fits correctly is a Climax-style No. 3 burner, where the fit is perfect.

Either way, it looks awesome with the lamp.

Reference:

https://www.eapgs.net/pattern-details.php?idx=8892

Visited the Peach Truck…and broke out the King Glass Co. No. 24 (OMN).

After review, I believe this Palace / Moon and Star lamp was made by Adams & Co.

Recently added these Adams & Co lamps, from the late 1800’s, to the collection.

Just a touch of apple green mixed in with the canary, blue, and amber.

Last in the series of clear Adams lamps I recently acquired.

The Hollow Stem No. 90 is often incorrectly attributed to Ripley. Thuro made that attribution in Book 1 but corrected it in Book 3, I believe.

The 100 hand lamp says “Patented Safety Handle.”

Adams & Co. No. 235 (OMN) oil lamp.

A new pickup—how could I say no?

Adams & Co. No. 235 (OMN) oil lamp.

Happy 4th. 🇺🇸

Happy 4th. 🇺🇸