Accurate Description of Item
One European Banquet Oil Lamp with a Matador Burner
Appraiser Remarks
Ehrich & Graetz of Berlin introduced the "Matador" burner, in which a flame spreader was used in 1895. The design remained in use well into the 20th Century. Values for Oil lamps of all types peaked in the 1990's along with the demand for other Victorian decorative items and furnishings. Since taht time values and demand for these lamps have been in decline.
Estimated Value
$350.00
Re: 20" Matador Brenner Brass oil table lamp
One European Banquet Oil Lamp with a Matador Burner
Ehrich & Graetz of Berlin introduced the "Matador" burner, in which a flame spreader was used in 1895. The design remained in use well into the 20th Century. Values for Oil lamps of all types peaked in the 1990's along with the demand for other Victorian decorative items and furnishings. Since taht time values and demand for these lamps have been in decline.