Ship's 'Onion' Oil Lantern

Name: Ship's 'Onion' Oil Lantern
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA851433
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Lancaster Antiques

Description

Circa 1910 - 1940 this type of oil lamp was used extensively on railways and ships, and often referred to as 'onion lamps' because of the shape.

This measures 36cm in height and is approximately 27cm in diameter and still has the oil lamps parts inside.

The rings around the original glass shade are brass as is the handle at the top and underneath - not seen in the photos but used to stabilise the lamp when in used onboard a vessel. We have left the brass unpolished as our customers prefer.

On the wick holder on one side are the words BRITISH MADE and on the other FULL INCH and on the base the words MADE IN ENGLAND can just be seen.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or abroad, please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

27cm (10.63")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA851433

Dealers Internal Reference

1590

Description

Circa 1910 - 1940 this type of oil lamp was used extensively on railways and ships, and often referred to as 'onion lamps' because of the shape.

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This measures 36cm in height and is approximately 27cm in diameter and still has the oil lamps parts inside.

Lancaster Antiques

fig 1. SHIP'S 'ONION' OIL LANTERN — fig 1. Ship's 'Onion' Oil Lantern

The rings around the original glass shade are brass as is the handle at the top and underneath - not seen in the photos but used to stabilise the lamp when in used onboard a vessel. We have left the brass unpolished as our customers prefer.