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...

Among the most popular of the English porcelain factories among collectors is Royal Worcester. The Worcester porcelain company was founded in 1751.

The First Period of Worcester (1751-76) is sometimes called the Dr. Wall period after John Wall, one of the founders and major shareholders. During this period, Worcester was using the formula for soft paste porcelain which was obtained when they took over Lund's Bristol Porcelain works in 1752.

Worcester also introduced the use of transfer printing on porcelain in 1757, which reduced the need for hand painting which was time consuming and expensive.

In 1783 Thomas more...

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A large Royal Worcester figural 'Bird's nest' banquet lamp by…

Royal Worcester figural 'Bird's nest' banquet lamp by James Hadley

A large Royal Worcester figural 'Bird's nest' banquet lamp by James Hadley, 1894, in blush ivory colours picked out in gilt, featuring a boy holding a bird's nest and girl in 18th century attire beneath gnarled tree trunks, the trees supporting a wicker…

An impressive Royal Worcester porcelain banquet oil lamp, shape…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Banquet Oil Lamp, 1893 - Classical Design

An impressive Royal Worcester porcelain banquet oil lamp, shape 1354, dated cipher for 1893, of classical torchere form, the etched cranberry glass shade enclosing the Hinks & Son brass burner in a vase shaped bowl atop a baluster stem raised on a…

Two Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamps with shades,…

Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamps with shades, 85 cm high

Two Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamps with shades, the larger 85 cm high overall

A Royal Worcester two handle lamp base/vase by Harry Stinton,…

Harry Stinton Royal Worcester Sailing Boat Lamp/Vase

A Royal Worcester two handle lamp base/vase by Harry Stinton, after 1903, ovoid with high set bracket handles with acanthus terminals and a moulded neck and base with shot colours picked out in gilt, the body decorated with sailing boats on choppy seas,…

Royal Worcester blush ivory antique oil lamp form candleholder…

Dragon Handle Antique Oil Lamp with Masks

Royal Worcester blush ivory antique oil lamp form candleholder with stylised dragon head handle, the lid and front with masks, 15 cm width

Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamp and shade, signed…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Porcelain Table Lamp

Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamp and shade, signed 'Freeman', 20th century, black factory mark to base, 60 cm high overall

Royal Worcester mantle specimen vase handled bulbous body…

Gilt Fern Specimen Vase/Table Lamp Base

Royal Worcester mantle specimen vase handled bulbous body painted in gilt with fern spray on ivory ground, 41 cm height, can be used as table lamp base

A fine signed Royal Worcester roses lamp, 1909, with signature…

Signed Royal Worcester Roses Lamp, 1909

A fine signed Royal Worcester roses lamp, 1909, with signature of William Jarman to image, a large ovoid vase with moulded leaf and rope borders to the collar and floral reserves to the base in gold and olive shot colours, beautifully painted to the body…

A Royal Worcester lamp of girl and boy with bird's nest, signed…

Hadley-signed Royal Worcester Lamp with Children and Bird's Nest

A Royal Worcester lamp of girl and boy with bird's nest, signed Hadley. 53 cm high. 88 cm high.

A rare Royal Worcester oil lamp circa 1892 with complimentary…

Antique Royal Worcester Oil Lamp with Replacement Shade

A rare Royal Worcester oil lamp circa 1892 with complimentary replacement glass shade. 74 cm high.

A Royal Worcester porcelain figural lamp base, circa 1908,…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Lute Player Lamp Base

A Royal Worcester porcelain figural lamp base, circa 1908, modelled as a female lute player, model no. 143, 44 cm high

A Royal Worcester fern decorated and gilded handled table lamp

Gilded Fern Table Lamp by Royal Worcester

A Royal Worcester fern decorated and gilded handled table lamp

Royal Worcester Grecian water carrier lamp depicting lady…

Royal Worcester Grecian Water Carrier Lamp

Royal Worcester Grecian water carrier lamp depicting lady carrying a vessel on her head with an amphora in her right hand on a gilt timber stand with ivory switch, brass light fitting with later glass ball shade. C.1910, height including shade 76 cm