Oil Lamp Collection

Devotees pray with light
Azim Khan Ronnie

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

Oil lamps on sale at a market in the Medina, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco

Ancient Roman oil lamp with Circus Maximus scene
Ancient Roman lamp with a scene of a chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kirdford Pub Interior - September 1943
Group of locals and servicemen sit together drinking their beer from jam jars. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22498

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635

Engraving depicting a pendant oil lamp designed to cast as little shadow as possible
5309256 Engraving depicting a pendant oil lamp designed to cast as little shadow as possible; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pendant oil lamp designed to cast as little shadow as possible)

Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN
CUL4849935 Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN

Lamp. Roman art. Bronze sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4862547 Lamp. Roman art. Bronze sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by Roman; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Lamp)

A German family seated round the table on a winter evening, 1850
3478128 A German family seated round the table on a winter evening, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a German family seated round the table on a winter evening, reading, writing)

Sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch, 1850
3330689 Sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch)

A London lamplighter
5311731 A London lamplighter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a London lamplighter and his assistant recharging the reservoirs of oil street lamps. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp, 19th century
5308564 Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp. Dated 19th century 01/02/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA
CUL4850083 Voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. CATALONIA

A hanging oil lamp fitting
5310178 A hanging oil lamp fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hanging oil lamp fitting over a dinning table. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using
5311597 An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using a steam engine as a source of power

An engraving depicting a boy and girl reading by the light of an oil lamp, 19th century
5311210 An engraving depicting a boy and girl reading by the light of an oil lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting an oil table lamp fitted with a glass shade, 19th century
5309257 Engraving depicting an oil table lamp fitted with a glass shade, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an oil table lamp fitted with a glass shade)

Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN
CUL4849907 Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN

A London lamplighter and his assistant, 1850
3478714 A London lamplighter and his assistant, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a London lamplighter and his assistant recharging the reservoirs of oil street lamps)

Generating light at Montmartre, during the Siege of Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War
5321268 Generating light at Montmartre, during the Siege of Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War; (add.info.: Generating light at Montmartre, during the Siege of Paris)

Engraving depicting a family eating soup, as an oil lamp hangs over the dining table, 19th century
5308566 Engraving depicting a family eating soup, as an oil lamp hangs over the dining table, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a family eating soup)

Engraving depicting an oil table lamp fitted with a shade, 19th century
5309258 Engraving depicting an oil table lamp fitted with a shade, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an oil table lamp fitted with a shade)

Engraving depicting a oil table lamp with a wire gauze cylinder over the flame
5309255 Engraving depicting a oil table lamp with a wire gauze cylinder over the flame, designed to burn heavier petroleum products with a flash-point of 100 degrees Celsius

A typical oil lamp fitted with an opaque glass shade
5311700 A typical oil lamp fitted with an opaque glass shade; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a typical oil lamp fitted with an opaque glass shade to diffuse the light)

An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century
5311428 An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

Voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA
CUL4849844 Voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. CATALONIA

Voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA
CUL4850116 Voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. CATALONIA

David Copperfield
863811 David Copperfield; (add.info.: David Copperfield, the eponymous hero of the novel, sits writing the works that make him famous by the light of an oil lamp)

A dying man lying in bed
2910880 A dying man lying in bed; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dying man lying in bed with an oil lamp providing light. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Child infected with Influenza. 19th century (engraving)
672837 Child infected with Influenza. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by)

The Night is Dark
Yuki Yatsushima

Tadamori and the Oil Thief, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tadamori and the Oil Thief, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Antiquities found near Head-Quarters, before Sebastopol, 1856. Creator: Edward Alfred Goodall
Antiquities found near Head-Quarters, before Sebastopol, 1856. Times correspondent:. specimens of the various antiquities found in an ancient building discovered by Colonel Monroe, 39th Regiment

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

A Woman in a Kitchen by Candlelight, c.1830. Creator: Michiel Versteegh
A Woman in a Kitchen by Candlelight, c.1830

The Sultan Proceeding to the Ball given by the French Ambassador, at Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Sultan Proceeding to the Ball given by the French Ambassador, at Constantinople, 1856. The Sultan...accompanied by his Ministers and the chief officers of his household

Girl with an Oil Lamp at a Window, 1645-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Girl with an Oil Lamp at a Window, 1645-1675

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Griffith Park - Opens Aug. 4th - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - Adults 25 c[ents]

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Ave Entrance to Griffith Park - Again - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - cast of 110

Aladdin, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, Los Angeles, [193-]. Starts Friday Mar. 11th - "Aladdin" - A Fabulous Fantasy - Mayan [Theatre], Hill St. at 11th'

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Ave Entrance to Griffith Park - Opens Aug. 4th - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales"

Aladdin, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, Los Angeles, [193-]. Starts Friday Mar. 11th - "Aladdin" - A Fabulous Fantasy - Mayan [Theatre], Hill St. at 11th'

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Joseph : L'Ange de douceur et de chasteté - Apothéose... 1870
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Joseph : L'Ange de douceur et de chastete - Apotheose de Saint-Joseph - L'Ange de vigilance et de fidelite, 1870

What a Woman Wants, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
What a Woman Wants, San Diego, 1938. Patience - Pride - Mercy - Three Old Maids - But They Knew - "What a Woman Wants" - Buoyant Comedy - Tender Romance...Savoy [Theatre]'

Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Jack Williamson
Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"From Ancient Times to Modern Markets: The Timeless Glow of the Oil Lamp" Step into the enchanting world of oil lamps, where history and culture intertwine with a warm and gentle glow. Dating back centuries, these humble yet captivating sources of light have played significant roles in various aspects of life around the globe. In William John Wainwright's masterpiece "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, " an oil lamp takes center stage as a symbol of preparedness and wisdom. This timeless tale reminds us that even in our modern lives, being ready for what lies ahead is essential. Traveling to Marrakech's bustling Medina market, one can witness the vibrant display of oil lamps on sale. These intricate pieces not only illuminate homes but also serve as exquisite decorative items, reflecting Morocco's rich artistic heritage. The ancient Roman oil lamp adorned with a Circus Maximus scene transports us back to an era when such lamps were used to brighten grand spectacles. It speaks volumes about how light has always been intertwined with entertainment throughout history. During wartime in 1943, inside Kirdford Pub Interior, patrons sought solace amidst chaos by relying on the comforting glow emanating from trusty oil lamps. In times of darkness and uncertainty, they provided much-needed warmth and camaraderie. Joseph Edward Southall's painting "New Lamps for Old" captures the spirit of progress as society transitioned from traditional oil lamps to newer lighting technologies at the turn of the 20th century. Yet it serves as a reminder that some things are irreplaceable - like the nostalgic charm exuded by flickering flames within glass chimneys. In "The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting The Arrival Of The Husband, " we witness women patiently waiting under soft lamplight for their beloveds' return. This poignant image reflects both anticipation and hope – emotions universally associated with illuminated pathways leading towards love and reunion. Beyond symbolism, oil lamps also hold spiritual significance.