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Antique Adams Co Moon and Star Blue Amber Glass Oil Lamp EAPG 1880s Magnesium glow

Antique Adams Co Moon and Star Blue Amber Glass Oil Lamp EAPG 1880s Magnesium glow

Regular price $425.00 USD
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Rare 19th-century Adams & Co. Moon & Star Palace-pattern oil lamp from the late-Victorian era — a two-tone EAPG treasure for collectors and historic home displays. This genuine Pittsburgh-made piece pairs an amber oil font with a brilliant blue base, showcasing a factory-original finish that’s highly sought after.

  • Manufacturer: Adams & Company (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Pattern: Palace / Moon & Star (Two-Tone EAPG)
  • Colorway: Two-Tone / Composite (Amber Font & Brilliant Blue Base)
  • Era: Circa 1880–1890 (Late-Victorian, Early American Pattern Glass)
  • Function: Kerosene lamp (oil lamp)
  • Materials & Construction: Amber glass oil font; blue pressed glass pedestal stem and scalloped base; brass burner; clear beaded chimney
  • Glow under UV: Green magnesium glow on the blue base and the clear beaded chimney under 365nm UV light
  • Hardware: Period-correct brass burner and glass chimney
  • Dimensions: Overall Height with Chimney: 21"; Lamp Base Height to top of collar: 13"; Base Width: 5"
  • Collectibility: Factory-original two-tone configuration enhances rarity and desirability

This genuine lamp offers a tangible link to 1880s American glassmaking and late-Victorian design. Its distinctive amber-and-blue palette creates a striking display piece that stands out in mantels, cabinets, or curated glass collections. The Moon & Star pattern, known for its Palace lineage, pairs with period-correct hardware to deliver an authentic, conversation-worthy historical piece. The added magnesium glow under UV light provides a unique viewing experience for displays, galleries, or immersive lighting in dim settings.

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