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  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Pair of metal camels, 6 inches wide, 3 inches tall. Metal is not magnetic, I would say possibly pewter or aluminum.

    What is their purpose, and is there something missing to cover the wick ? I can't see how any glass chimney would be stable.

    Thanks for any help!

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    drg642, Aug 16, 2024
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  2. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    I did a bit of poking around, I think they're meant for decorative, outdoor use...
     
    Shangas, Aug 16, 2024
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    specially ...... here....

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  4. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Ooooooh faaancy!!
     
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    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

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  6. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I wonder if they are tobacco lighters ?
     
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  7. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    How 'bout for burning scented oil? Camels...an' their folk...can be somewhat odiferous, methinks.
     
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  8. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    The wick and collar look similar so some of the alcohol burners I just looked at. Maybe it is just missing a metal cap. But why an alcohol burner shaped like a camel?

    The scented oil idea seems like a good possibility.

    Thanks everyone for your help.
     
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Does look like the same logo, sans cartouche. 1920s likely given camel theme. Company closed in 1930 according to internet.

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  10. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Maybe they are just plain old decorative oil lamps - I would guess they don't have a specific purpose. Or to keep mosquitos/bugs away outside - did they have citronella oil back then?
     
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  11. Matahari

    Matahari Well-Known Member

    seem to have edited myself !
     

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  12. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I think you've nailed it, RT...very good!
     
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