Would like information on oil lamp

Ladybranch,

True ancient oil lamps did not have adjustable wicks - just twisted rushes or twisted fabric wicks inserted into the oil via the hole. And since the oil used was usually olive oil or some other organic oil, they burned slow but smokey.

If a true ancient, it is really little more than an elaboration of the simple clay lamps excavated from ancient ruins. There are mentions of, and mosaic depictions of, multi-arm bronze lamps from the period, but I can't seem to locate one right now - well, not totally true, the only one I have a photo of was made to "honor" Pirapus in a mosiac in Pompeii - and I'm danged if I can find the book right now (Eros in Pompeii)

Still not convinced that this is true to the period

 

Bye Spring !

 

Waaaah! (starts stomping away, then turns around for one more try.)

a, aaaah, maybe it held candles? And the center thing was where you kept matches?

 

Is that the best you've got !!

At least you coulda fit 'canon' in there somewhere !!!!...

 

I suppose if it were a church lamp a canon might light it.

 

Just getting to this thread. I like the idea of seeing a picture of it hanging somewhere, if that can be done.

 

Fig, The OP posted a photo of it "hanging" here

https://www.antiquers.com/threads/new-pics-of-oil-lamp-had-to-start-a-new-thread.5866/

 

Ah -- okay - thank you. It's not possible for me to keep up with all of the threads any more.

 

Hello, this is 19-20th century oil lamp, after roman lamp found in Pompeii, made probably in Naples foundry. I am collecting similar items and I would like to buy it.

 

Hello Vmk:
On this site if you wish to inquire about buying or selling it's best to Private Message ( start a conversation....top right hand INBOX) the member directly.

 

Thank you