Kerosene lamps from the 19th century represent a significant development in lighting technology and played a crucial role in illuminating homes, businesses, and streets during that era. Kerosene is also known as liquid paraffin.

Prior to the introduction of kerosene lamps, lighting options were limited to candles, oil lamps, or gas lamps. Candles were the most common source of light, but they were expensive, produced limited illumination, and posed a significant fire hazard. Oil lamps, fueled by various vegetable oils, were an improvement over candles, but they were still prone to smoke, odor, and the risk of fire. The arrival more...

Edward Miller & Co. was a lamp manufacturing company established in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1844. Initially started by Horatio Howard, the company was sold to Edward Miller the following year.

The company expanded its operations in the 1870s by opening new stores in New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. By 1893, it employed around 700 people.

In 1924, the company's assets, including its property and goodwill, were transferred to The Miller Company. Throughout its years of operation, Edward Miller & Co. participated in several national and international expositions, including the 1876 Centennial Exposition, for which it won more...

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A Miller USA kerosene lamp with shade and chimney, height 73 cm

Vintage Miller USA Kerosene Lamp with Shade and Chimney

A Miller USA kerosene lamp with shade and chimney, height 73 cm

Miller floral decorated brass oil lamp with funnel, 53 cm…

Miller Brass Oil Lamp with Floral Decoration

Miller floral decorated brass oil lamp with funnel, 53 cm height.

Good vintage Miller USA brass fuel lamp embossed decoration to…

Vintage Miller USA Brass Fuel Lamp with Glass Funnel

Good vintage Miller USA brass fuel lamp embossed decoration to base, marked for 'The Miller lamp, made in USA,' with glass funnel, height 28 cm base only

Miller parlour lamp, gilt metal and glass, 19th century, 85 cm…

Gilt Metal Miller Parlor Lamp - 19th Century

Miller parlour lamp, gilt metal and glass, 19th century, 85 cm high

Miller Tiny-Juno oil lamp, Miller brass oil lamp and shade, oil…

Antique Oil Lamps with Milk Glass Shade and Chimney

Miller Tiny-Juno oil lamp, Miller brass oil lamp and shade, oil lamp with blue font, milk glass shade and chimney, 19th/20th century, the tallest 52 cm high

Antique American cranberry glass oil lamp, with E. Miller Co…

American Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp with E. Miller Co Burner

Antique American cranberry glass oil lamp, with E. Miller Co burner, 49 cm high

Antique Millers table banquet lamp with glass shade and…

Antique Banquet Lamp with Crystal Shade and Conversion, 63cm

Antique Millers table banquet lamp with glass shade and crystals, later conversion, 63 cm high

Miller Tilley lamp with early milk glass shade made in the USA,…

Embossed Miller Tilley Lamp with Milk Glass Shade

Miller Tilley lamp with early milk glass shade made in the USA, with a brass embossed body, decorated with a symmetrical pattern to mid section and base and fitted with a flume and milk glass shade, height 57 cm

Antique Miller banquet lamp with heavy brass base, pink ceramic…

Miller Banquet Lamp with Brass Base and Pink Pedestal

Antique Miller banquet lamp with heavy brass base, pink ceramic pedestal & ornate brass font, 93 cm high approx.

An antique Miller oil lamp with brass front & base, onyx column…

Onyx and Brass Miller Oil Lamp with Etched Shade

An antique Miller oil lamp with brass front & base, onyx column & acid etched green glass shade. 65 cm

A Miller brass kerosene lamp

Miller Brass Kerosene Lamp

A Miller brass kerosene lamp

Miller Beto Cycle lamp. in original box. Private collection,…

Vintage Miller Beto Cycle Lamp in Original Box

Miller Beto Cycle lamp. in original box. Private collection, Sydney.

Two brass Millers oil lamps, one The Tiny Juno, approx 40 cm…

Pair of Brass Miller Oil Lamps

Two brass Millers oil lamps, one The Tiny Juno, approx 40 cm high and 47 cm high (2)

A tall Miller banquet lamp on a heavy fretwork brass base with…

Tall Miller banquet lamp on brass and ceramic base

A tall Miller banquet lamp on a heavy fretwork brass base with four feet, a pink ceramic pedestal trimmed with white, supporting an ornate brass font decorated with a shield pattern, a single round burner and spreader arms supporting a white milk glass…

An American 'Juno' banquet oil lamp, made by Miller c1895 with…

Miller Juno Banquet Oil Lamp with Etched Shade

An American 'Juno' banquet oil lamp, made by Miller c1895 with Corinthian brass column form pedestal supporting globular brass font, fretwork burner and shade with etched classical figures. Height 90 cm