R. Ditmar - Oil lamp - Gilt bronze

Elegant gilded bronze table oil lamp, finely chased, produced by Ditmar & Co. (Vienna), made at the end of the 19th century (ca. 1880–1900).

The body features rich neobaroque decoration with putti, scrolls, and vegetal motifs in high relief, typical of late 19th-century Austro-Hungarian historicism. The baluster shape provides great balance and stage presence.

The lamp is complete with:
Original Ditmar burner, with the brand visible on the regulator.
Original acid-etched frosted glass with a wavy edge and floral decorations.
Original tank, not converted to electricity.

Inside the base, the original casting punch of Ditmar foundry is present, confirming the authenticity of the production.

Total height: approximately 50 cm.
Glass diameter: approximately 12 cm
• Weight: approximately 2 kg

Ditmar & Co., Vienna (Austria)
Important historic manufacturer specializing in high-quality oil lamps, active in the second half of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century.


Good general conditions, consistent with age.
Normal signs of aging and use.
Well-preserved gilding
Intact glass, without cracks or breaks. Small chip at the base.

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Authentic and uncommon specimen, complete with original brands and period-appropriate glass. A decorative object of great impact, ideal for collectors of historical lighting or historicist furnishings.