Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill
19th Century Antique Brass Hand Lamp - Possibly A Former Ships Binnacle Lamp
19th Century Antique Brass Hand Lamp - Possibly A Former Ships Binnacle Lamp
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A 19th-century antique brass hand Lamp.
This form of Lamp is also referred to as a "binnacle lamp" and may have been used to illuminate a ships binnacle at night time. A binnacle is the housing used to protect a ships compass.
With a sturdy turned wooden handle and shaped, hinged supports which flank the flue, an elongated-cylindrical body with a single door with a glass lens, the door opens to reveal the original oil reservoir and ceramic burner. The lamp bears the engraved initial "B" at the base of the carry-handle hinge.
Provenance - Unknown
Condition - Please refer to the images. There is some age related wear. A further detailed condition report is available upon request
Size - Height with handle at full extension 37 cm (14 1/2")
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