We have tons of tips to help you tell if an oil lamp is antique and how to identify different types of oil and kerosene lamps. How to Tell if an Oil Lamp Is Valuable If you have an antique oil ...

In the 19th century, a Polish pharmacist invented the kerosene lamp – a device that quickly went on to light up Europe. He also went on to open the first oil mine and kerosene refinery in the world, ...

It has historically been used to power lamps, is a fuel source for room-sized heaters, and is used in the production of jet fuel. As noted before, kerosene is extracted from crude oil before ...