This is a Converted brass and crystal oil lamp with a fluted column. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a significant transition in the lighting technology, with the rise of electric gradually replacing oil and gas lamps. Many beautiful oil lamps from earlier periods were repurposed as electric lamps to adapt to the modern living. These conversions often involved retaining the original decorative base and font, while replacing the oil mechanism with an electrical fitting. This allowed for the preservation of antique aesthetics while embracing new technology.

Origin: European, likely

Time Period: Late 19th century