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Scottish Vernacular Iron Double Pan Cruisie Oil Lamp
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Scottish Vernacular Iron Double Pan Cruisie Oil Lamp

18th century
Sold 24 May 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A Scottish vernacular double-pan 'Cruisie' or 'Betty' iron oil lamp, late 18th or early 19th Century, from the Scottish Highlands or Islands including Orkney.

Cruisie lamps are simple oil lamps traditionally used in homes in Orkney and the Scottish highlands. They are made by hammering thin sheets of iron into a mould then trimmed and filed smooth. They comprise of two pans, one slightly larger than the other. The upper smaller pan suspended over the larger lower pan allowing oil to drip from one to the other preventing waste.They would be hung on an adjustable ratchet which could alter the angle of the pan, to keep the oil flowing slowly forwards. The metal fixing at the top could be used as a hook or driven into a wall or beam. The oil used was mostly derived from fish livers or seal and whale blubber.

29cm high max drop.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Iron Cruisie Lamp to the Georgian era.

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SA1143487
Description
A Scottish vernacular double-pan 'Cruisie' or 'Betty' iron oil lamp, late 18th or early 19th Century, from the Scottish Highlands or Islands including Orkney.

Cruisie lamps are simple oil lamps traditionally used in homes in Orkney and the Scottish highlands. They are made by hammering thin sheets of iron into a mould then trimmed and filed smooth. They comprise of two pans, one slightly larger than the other.

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The upper smaller pan suspended over the larger lower pan allowing oil to drip from one to the other preventing waste.
Hand of Glory

They would be hung on an adjustable ratchet which could alter the angle of the pan, to keep the oil flowing slowly forwards. The metal fixing at the top could be used as a hook or driven into a wall or beam. The oil used was mostly derived from fish livers or seal and whale blubber.

29cm high max drop.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Iron Cruisie Lamp to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143487
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A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish Vernacular Iron Double Pan Cruisie Oil Lamp

Archive II A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background. View IV
Archive V A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background. View V
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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background.
Scottish Vernacular Iron Double Pan Cruisie Oil Lamp
Ref: SA1143487
A close-up view of a historic double-pan iron cruisie oil lamp hanging vertically against a textured wooden background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLighting
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVernacular Folk Art
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsDouble pan design, Suspension hook, Hand-forged bracket, Ratchet adjustment arm
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A cruisie lamp is an early form of open oil lamp, traditionally used in Scotland and other parts of northern Europe, designed to burn whale oil, fish oil, or fat.

They were typically handmade by local blacksmiths using hand-wrought iron, featuring a double-pan system to catch dripping oil and maximise fuel efficiency.

Authenticity is determined by hand-hammered marks, forged joints, natural oxidation, and specific regional design characteristics typical of vernacular blacksmithing.

This piece can be mounted on a wall or displayed on a specialist stand as an architectural artefact, adding industrial texture to a minimalist or rustic room.

Preservation involves keeping the iron in a stable, low-humidity environment and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to prevent active rust without altering the historic patina.
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