Lighting and knick knacks continued...

As for lighting, it was difficult to find out about Russia specifically. However in Britain mostly oil lamps and candles were being used in the 19th century, despite gas being available in London. Electricity wasn't commonly used until after world war 1. (http://www.bricksandbrass.co.uk/design_by_element/lighting/lighting_in_the_period_house.php)

A 19th century candelabra which matches the clock previously posted

(http://www.friendsofhylandshouse.com/furniture/clock.htm)

A wall hung oil lamp

(http://www.bricksandbrass.co.uk/design_by_element/lighting/lighting_in_the_period_house.php)

19th century hanging candelabra

(http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antiques/lighting/Candelabra.php)

I also found images on the following sites, however for some reason blogger didn't like them!! :

http://www.williamsugghistory.co.uk/collectors.htm

http://www.heatingoil.com/articles/history-heating-oil/

http://www.vallejogallery.com/item.php?id=1508

http://www.etsy.com/listing/32266974/set-of-3-antique-brass-victorian-beehive

http://www.malleries.com/antique-19th-century-victorian-polished-brass-candle-stick-holders-candlesticks-i-31750-s-129.html