Antique oil lamp? I have a Gone With The Wind oil lamp, perfect condition. Does anyone know the approx. value?

Question

The lamp is from the late 1800s, or possible early 1900s.

Answer 1

best way is take it to a reputable antique shop and have them appraise it

Answer 2

you're able to desire to alter oil AND clear out each 3 to 6 thousand miles. the subject with not doing that is that oil gets grimy, in spite of a clear out and the combustion technique contaminates the oil with acid. enable it flow long adequate and the clear out clogs so there isn't any filtration of airborne dirt and airborne dirt and dust and metallic debris and the acid builds to the point that it eats away engine aspects greatest to early engine failure. while you're having to characteristic oil in many circumstances then you definitely the two have a leaky gasket someplace or the acid and airborne dirt and airborne dirt and dust have worn aspects to the ingredient that your engine is burning oil. in case you notice a bluish smoke popping out of your exhaust you're burning oil.

Answer 3

look here...

http://www.google.com/search?q=oil+lamp+%27gone+with+the+wind%27&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

this one, one of RubyLane's associates, is one I'd believe in...

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/ferretantiques/item/lamp-111?gbase=1

but keep looking, you may have a different lamp or find it better priced elsewhere, too....good luck!!....