26/08/2026
A pair of Victorian milk glass and colored glass parlor lamps
with hand-painted details.
TIME PERIOD
Late 19th Century
ORIGIN
United States
ESTIMATED VALUE
I estimate this pair of Victorian parlor lamps to be valued
between 600/750$
HISTORY
Parlor and banquet lamps gained immense popularity during
the late Victorian era, particularly following the introduction of
safe, reliable kerosene burning mechanisms in the mid-19th
century. These decorative fixtures served as the primary source
of ambient lighting in middle and upper-class homes before the
widespread adoption of domestic electricity.
Often referred to as ‘Gone with the Wind’ lamps due to their
prominent role in period-set theatrical and cinematic
productions, these dual-tier lamps combined colored or milk
glass fonts with ornate brass burners. Artisans frequently
embellished the glass globes and bodies with hand-painted
floral motifs, raised relief patterns, and gilt accents to match the
lavish interior aesthetics of the Victorian parlor.
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