Ship's lamp - Iron
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Description from the seller
Rare lantern from a wrought-iron ship, with three rings, internally supported by a Cardan suspension.
This example is rare because it has a three-axle structure, meaning it can rotate on three axes and keep the flame vertical as the ship rolls on the waves.
Beautiful original patina. In excellent condition.
Functional, just use oil.
DIAMETER: 21 cm
Fire was the most dangerous thing to have aboard a ship, but it was necessary for illumination. Whale oil was the preferred fuel for lamps on ships. If tilted, as ships do, the lamps could go out or, worse, cause a fire. This Cardan-suspension lamp could rotate with the ship’s roll, mounted by rods to its external support, which in turn was hung from the ceiling.
Seller's Story
On AsteRare you will find a wide selection of collectibles from all periods of our history
Numismatic, Philatelic, Militaria and Art rarities auctions, various certifications and evaluations
The terminologies and related explanations adopted by us are purely indicative and constitute a simple expression of opinion.
NAME OF THE ARTIST in our opinion the work of the artist.
ATTRIBUTED A in our opinion it could be possible that the work was performed by the artist.
WORKSHOP OF work performed by an unknown hand but within the artist's workshop.
CIRCLE work performed by an unidentified painter, with connotations that can be associated with the aforementioned artist.
MANNER OF A work performed in the style of the artist but in a later period.
DA copy of a known painting by the artist.
IN STYLE: work performed in the style indicated but from a later period.
SIGNED AND / OR DATED: what is reported is in the artist's hand.
A SIGNATURE: what is reported seems to have been added later or by another hand.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE PAINTINGS: expressed in centimeters, first the height and then the base.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FURNITURE: expressed in centimeters, height, length and depth.
GOLD: unless otherwise specified, it means 18 kt gold
SILVER: unless otherwise specified, it means 800/1000 silver
PAINTED MEASURES: expressed in centimeters, height per base
PHOTOGRAPHY MEASURES: expressed in centimeters, base by height
ESTIMATES: expressed in Euro
Translated by Google TranslateRare lantern from a wrought-iron ship, with three rings, internally supported by a Cardan suspension.
This example is rare because it has a three-axle structure, meaning it can rotate on three axes and keep the flame vertical as the ship rolls on the waves.
Beautiful original patina. In excellent condition.
Functional, just use oil.
DIAMETER: 21 cm
Fire was the most dangerous thing to have aboard a ship, but it was necessary for illumination. Whale oil was the preferred fuel for lamps on ships. If tilted, as ships do, the lamps could go out or, worse, cause a fire. This Cardan-suspension lamp could rotate with the ship’s roll, mounted by rods to its external support, which in turn was hung from the ceiling.
Seller's Story
On AsteRare you will find a wide selection of collectibles from all periods of our history
Numismatic, Philatelic, Militaria and Art rarities auctions, various certifications and evaluations
The terminologies and related explanations adopted by us are purely indicative and constitute a simple expression of opinion.
NAME OF THE ARTIST in our opinion the work of the artist.
ATTRIBUTED A in our opinion it could be possible that the work was performed by the artist.
WORKSHOP OF work performed by an unknown hand but within the artist's workshop.
CIRCLE work performed by an unidentified painter, with connotations that can be associated with the aforementioned artist.
MANNER OF A work performed in the style of the artist but in a later period.
DA copy of a known painting by the artist.
IN STYLE: work performed in the style indicated but from a later period.
SIGNED AND / OR DATED: what is reported is in the artist's hand.
A SIGNATURE: what is reported seems to have been added later or by another hand.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE PAINTINGS: expressed in centimeters, first the height and then the base.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FURNITURE: expressed in centimeters, height, length and depth.
GOLD: unless otherwise specified, it means 18 kt gold
SILVER: unless otherwise specified, it means 800/1000 silver
PAINTED MEASURES: expressed in centimeters, height per base
PHOTOGRAPHY MEASURES: expressed in centimeters, base by height
ESTIMATES: expressed in Euro
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Iron type
Wrought iron
Specific region of origin
Lazio
Material
Iron
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
21 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
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