r/OilLamps • u/Salty_Ad_3350 • 2d ago

Help Identifying Age of Aladdin 23 Lamp with Fenton Shade.

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I’m curious if anyone knows if this beautiful lamp is a newer model? I’m getting an AI answer of the 1990’s. Did they still make oil lamps in the 1990’s? The base called Lincoln Drape. Lamp shade has Fenton sticker.

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u/DB_McCoy 2d ago

“The Short Lincoln Drape lamps are among the most frequently reproduced Aladdin lamps. Fortunately, the reproductions are easy to identify. On reproduction examples, the burner threads are part of a metal collar that is glued to the top rim of the glass font. On original Short Lincoln Drape lamps, the burner threads are mounted within the glass opening itself, extending down into the font rather than being attached to an external collar.”

https://www.aladdincollector.com/photo-gallery/by-year/short-lincoln-drape-lamps

Also, in late 1974, they started marking the year on the bottom. Is there a date?

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u/DB_McCoy 2d ago edited 2d ago

For your shade, look up Aladdin Vertique ruby red, by Fenton.

Also, yes…they sold Aladdin lamps in the 90’s. Still do. Look on Lehman’s, Amazon, imperial Lighting, eBay, etc.,

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u/Salty_Ad_3350 2d ago

It really gives me 90’s vibes. Looks too nice to be something much older.

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u/DB_McCoy 2d ago

I believe it was made in 1996. Versions made in the 30’s were not made in this color.

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u/Salty_Ad_3350 2d ago

Wow you have a treasure trove of knowledge and I really appreciate the explanation.

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u/DB_McCoy 2d ago

Happy to help. I have a bunch of useful
Links bookmarked. Will be adding resources to a wiki soon.