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Art Nouveau London Hallmarked English Silver Sugar Tongs 1892 rare    US $33.19

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RARE SILVER NATHANIEL MILLS STYLE CASTLE TOP BOWL c1850s    US $113.79

ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SILVER CUT GLASS DOUBLE PERFUME BOTTLE c1880    US $105.91

ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SILVER HAND PAINTED SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE c1880    US $143.13

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RARE SILVER NATHANIEL MILLS CASTLE TOP CARD CASE c1844    US $1,275.62

1879 Rare Victorian vintage travelling soap box retailed by Toulmin and Gale    US $245.01

1896 RARE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER WATCH FOB MEDAL IN ORIGINAL BOX 164grams    US $25.29

FABULOUS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER BABY RATTLE WHISTLE B1885 GEORGE UNITE    US $247.06

Very Rare Antique Silver Handle Button Hook Fish Novelty 1890 Victorian Sterling    US $237.11

Rare GORHAM Sterling Silver Mounted Green LOETZ Glass VASE Antique    US $225.00

Rare Early Victorian Sterling Silver Auctioneers Gavel Thomas Edwards 1840    US $3,090.27

Fantastic Victorian Solid HM Silver Money Box Bank 1898 Figural Scenes Rare    US $303.49

RARE EARLY VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER TEAPOT LON 1855 BY HENRY HOLLAND 569g 1829ozs    US $521.63

Victorian Solid Silver Albert Watch Chain 627gr Birm 1892 By EP    US $99.58

A BEAUTIFUL 1698 SOLID SILVER WILLIAM III 3RD BUST SIXPENCE IN FINE CONDITION    US $26.84

AN 1826 SOLID SILVER GEORGE IV SHILLING VERY GOOD CONDITION    US $4.35

A BEAUTIFUL 1887 JUBILEE HEAD SOLID SILVER SHILLING ALMOST UNC CONDITION    US $13.07

Superb Antique Japanese Solid Silver Meiji Period Spice or Pepper Pot circa 1895    US $131.37

A BEAUTIFUL 1758 SOLID SILVER GEORGE II SHILLING IN ALMOST FINE CONDITION    US $9.26

A SUPERB 1758 SOLID SILVER GEORGE II SHILLING IN EXTREMELY FINE PLUS CONDITION    US $82.20

ONE OF THE BEST VINTAGE SOLID SILVER CHARM BRACELETS SUPERB EXAMPLE 215GMS    US $184.94

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Whale Oil Lamps History – An Enchanting Lighting Source From The Victorian Era Lives On Into The Present

Whale oil lamps history is as varied and intriguing as the flickering, enchanting light they cast.  These lamps are a soothing way to light your evenings and special moments. In the 1700's whale oil was the main and important source of getting bright light Whale oil is obtained from the thick layer of vascularised fat which is found under the skin of all marine mammals and whales. The scientific name of whale oil is known as a liquid wax. It drips smoothly, is clear and differs in color from a bright honey yellow to a dark brown depending on the thickness of the whale skin from which it has been extracted.

The usage of whale oil began as a liquid, with lamps, and then progressed to candle wax. These lamps were found in two categories; one for the lower classes and, the other, for slightly better off folks. Whale oil lamps were invented in America, whale oil was recommended for its soothing odor and bright light.

During the Victorian generation, in England, whale oil lamps of glass were the cheapest utility item to light the homes of many minority group people. These lamps came in a range of shapes, sizes and colours with a flat pedestal base mostly in the colors of blue and aqua. They had a metal top with a wick on roof top but no handle and in the interior a small metal handle would team up with the wick generally flat braided string. Usually these were in the market under the brand names the little sunbeam, sun bright and star lamp. These lamps would have protected the flame from draughts. These were simple, but a select few had special embossing on them.

There were larger handled oil lamps in the market for lighting the home and bedrooms, only used by slightly wealthier classs. They had definite made, thick lids and a glass handle. Here the wick would be placed up through the lamp as it lights. These were found, very rarely, in purple and green.

Research conducted by Benjamin Franklin in 1740's proved that if two wicks were burnt in whale oil with equal spacing then three times as much light could be obtained. This happens because there is more oxygen and better combustion and hence better light.

These days it is difficult to find these lamps, but the whale oil lamps history lives on.  From time to time these special lamps can be located in UK antiques shops.  Lamps passed from generation to generation has made this possible.

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