Posted 10 years ago
kwaltbond
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I recently bought this at an antique shop. I am not totally convinced that it is "antique;" however, I really like it. I am having a hard time figuring out where to find another one on the Internet maybe, but I have no clue what to call it in order to do a search? What is its official name besides a lantern? It has zero words or dates on it. Thanks for your help!
If you're looking for another one for functional use, oil has not actually been commonly used to fuel lamps for a long time. Where or when there is no electric lighting, kerosene is usually the fuel. Google 'kerosene lamp'. Now, if you're looking to match the appearance of the one you have, you're just going to have to look through a lot of pictures.
Here is one that is four-sided, not hexagonal like yours, but there's a link for contacting the supplier: http://tihamiimpex.trustpass.alibaba.com/product/108468692-101518554/Brass_Cone_Lantern_Nautical_Lantern_Cargo_Lantern_Kerosene_Lantern_Ship_Lantern.html
Thanks guys for your comments! Find this lantern and the one you linked to be very intriguing! Both have a very small oil reservoir, and mine at least will only last about 3 hours of burn time.
This is the functional form with a substantial reservoir, used in many developing countries. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Kerosine_lamp.jpg
You can find it in brass, too, if the decorative aspect is important.
Sorry, but this is a recent production & not an antique. That should make it easier to find matching ones, hopefully.