Kerosene lamp - Wrought iron - Acetylene lamp

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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Ferro battuto acetylene lamp from Italy, dating to around 1915–1925, with a glass lens, measuring 25 cm deep, 14 cm wide and 23 cm high, weighing 1.355 kg, in good used condition and in working order.

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An acetylene (carbide) lamp from 1915–1925 with a glass lens, military green, used by miners or speleologists, operating by producing acetylene gas from water and calcium carbide; replaced in 1940 by electric lamps and lanterns, and was superior to the old oil lamps.

An acetylene (carbide) lamp from 1915–1925 with a glass lens, military green, used by miners or speleologists, operating by producing acetylene gas from water and calcium carbide; replaced in 1940 by electric lamps and lanterns, and was superior to the old oil lamps.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Iron type
Wrought iron
Specific region of origin
Italia
Title additional information
Acetylene lamp
No. of items
1
Material
Iron
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
23 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
1.36 kg
Estimated Period
1920-1930
ItalyVerified
14
Objects sold
Private

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