Oil Lamp – EAPC
| Dimensions: | 6.25″ dia at widest x 18″ high with Beaded Top Chimney*, 18.5″ high with Wreaths & Torches Chimney*. Brass-Threaded Collar: 1 3/16″ dia collar opening. Glass-threaded Collar: 1.25″ dia collar opening. |
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| Part Number: | Issued with two different chimneys: Beaded Top and Wreaths & Torches, aka Diana and two different bases: – Brass-Collared and Glass-Collared. |
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| Known Colors: | Crystal |
| Other Names: | Kerosene Lamp, Sewing Lamp |
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| Notes: | Issued with two different chimneys: Beaded Top and Wreaths & Torches, aka Diana and two different bases: – Brass-Collared and Glass-Collared. |
Anchor Hocking’s Early American Prescut Oil Lamp is perhaps the most coveted and prized piece in the EAPC line. It was issued with two different Bases, one with a brass-threaded collar and another with a glass-threaded collar. I’m certain that the original hurricane, on Oil Lamps sold by Anchor Hocking, was the Beaded Top Chimney and the globe on lamps sold by Lamplight Farms was the Wreaths & Torches, aka Diana, Chimney.
Anchor Hocking made the EAPC Oil Lamp Bases and Beaded Top Chimneys. It purchased the burners and wicks from another company to include with its packaged Oil Lamps.
EAPC Oil Lamp Burners – How to Replace
Original brass-collar EAPC oil lamps had burners made by Eagle installed, but you can use #2 Brass or Brass-Plated Oil Lamp Burners, aka Eagle-style or Queen Anne-style, by other companies as well. The EAPC oil lamp’s collar diameter is 1 3/16″.
If you’re planning to light your oil lamp and there are any issues with the condition of its current burner (wick turner doesn’t turn smoothly, one or more tines are broken, tines don’t hold the chimney securely, the burner is corroded), I recommend you replace the old burner with a brand new one for safety’s sake. You can always keep the original Eagle burner in your collection for completeness – I just wouldn’t use the old burner.
Original glass-collar EAPC Oil Lamp Bases also had Eagle burners. However, the glass-threaded bases have a little larger collar than the brass-threaded, so a #2 brass-plated burner is too small. You’ll need a brass burner that fits a 1.25″ collar. I guess they’re slightly bigger.
EAPC Oil Lamp Globes – How to Replace
Two different globes were sold with Early American Prescut oil lamps: a clear beaded top chimney and a clear chimney decorated in white with wreaths & torches. The former chimney was issued on oil lamps sold by Anchor Hocking and the latter globe, sometimes called Diana, came with lamps sold by Lamplight Farms.
When shopping for an EAPC Oil Lamp, it’s common to find them with a different-style chimney or no globe at all. Fear not, both issued chimneys are still in production, so they’re easily replaced. Look for globes with a 3″ fitter, aka 3″ diameter base. I have both of the original chimney styles, as well as some red ones I like to use for Christmas. I am always looking for more, so I can change my Oil Lamps’ look depending on my mood or the season.
Mysterious Origin of the EAPC Oil Lamp
The origin of the EAPC Oil Lamp is a mystery. It is not listed in any Anchor Hocking catalogs I’ve found, although four similar oil lamps without a star are. It’s possible that Anchor Hocking only produced the Oil Lamp by special order for other companies. They did things like that a lot.
We know that EAPC Oil Lamps were sold at one time by Lamplight Farms – a friend found a box to prove it – and by Macy’s Department stores – some collectors remember seeing them there. I just keep hoping the oil lamp will turn up in the next Anchor Hocking catalog or sales flyer I find so I can solve the mystery!
EAPC Oil Lamp Availability
Today you’re unlikely to find a new Oil Lamp unless it’s new old stock (NOS). They’re usually priced at $100 to $250 regardless of condition, age, or presence of chimney – and then there are shipping charges if you’re buying online. Because new burners and chimneys are easy to find, if you find a good deal on a lamp whose base is in good condition, grab it while you can! You can always replace the burner and chimney.
Shop for Replacement EAPC Oil Lamp Parts
- #2 Oil Lamp Burners for EAPC Oil Lamps
- 3″ Fitter Lamp Globes/Chimneys for EAPC Oil Lamps
- Wicks for #2 Oil Lamp Burners
- Lamp Oil
More on Early American Prescut (EAPC)
- Early American Prescut Glass by Tina Spain McDuffie
Available in hardcover, paperback, and coil-bound. - Early American Prescut Collection List by Tina Spain McDuffie
Mobile-friendly digital file available as spreadsheet or PDF. - About Early American Prescut
- Early American Prescut Color
- EAPC-Patterned Ceramics
- EAPC Sightings
- EAPC Frankenstein Gallery
- Where to Shop for Early American Prescut Pieces
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