Young's Special Oil Lamp

Own a remarkable piece of Scottish lighting history with this Young's Special Oil Lamp, an exceptional late 19th Century Victorian oil lamp produced by James "Paraffin" Young. Renowned as the first person to successfully refine and commercially sell paraffin for lighting, James Young played a pivotal role in the development of domestic oil lamps, making this an important and highly collectable historical piece.

This elegant lamp features an excellent quality Corinthian column, a beautifully hand-cut crystal glass fount and is supplied with a traditional beehive glass shade. Fitted with a high-quality duplex double wick bayonet-style burner, it also retains an exceptionally rare original securing clip, a feature seldom found on surviving examples and highly desirable amongst collectors.

Standing an impressive 760mm high, this historic oil lamp is both a striking decorative centrepiece and an outstanding collector's item. Please note that the shade may vary slightly from the photograph shown, which is for illustration purposes. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic Victorian oil lamp with significant Scottish heritage.

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• Authentic late 19th Century Scottish Victorian oil lamp
• Manufactured by James "Paraffin" Young
• Excellent quality Corinthian column
• Beautiful hand-cut crystal glass fount
• Supplied with a traditional beehive glass shade
• Fitted with a quality duplex double wick bayonet-style burner
• Rare original securing clip fitted to the burner
• Historic and highly collectable example
• Outstanding decorative centrepiece for period interiors
• A rare opportunity to own an important piece of Scottish lighting history

If you would like further information or additional photographs of this Young's Special Oil Lamp, please contact our knowledgeable team. We are always happy to provide advice on antique oil lamps, restoration and replacement parts.

Please note that the beehive shade may vary slightly from the image shown, which is for illustration purposes. While most orders are dispatched on a next-day service, please allow approximately 3–5 working days for delivery.