Oil lamps were the primary light source in many homes before electricity, and they have a beautiful style that collectors today prize. We have tons of tips to help you tell if an oil lamp is ...

The wick was lit and would burn, using the oil to stay alight, very similar to a much earlier Roman oil lamp. The hook on the side of the lamp was used to put it onto a jacket, hat or piece of ...

In the 19th century, a Polish pharmacist invented the kerosene lamp – a device that quickly went on to light up Europe. He also went on to open the first oil mine and kerosene refinery in the world, ...