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Antique brass miner's oil lamp from France, dating to circa 1850–1900, in working order and measuring 12 cm wide, 4 cm deep and 52 cm high (660 g), with a long hook and a cock-shaped decorative cap showing minor aging wear.
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Old miner's oil lamp called “rave” – long hook and rooster-shaped cap – France ca. 1900.
Old French oil miner's lamp, called “rave” or “lampe de Saint-Étienne,” probably dating from ca. 1900.
It consists of a round, flattened metal reservoir, a spout intended to receive the wick, a decorative cap in the shape of a rooster, and a large suspension bracket.
It also retains its long antique hook, allowing the lamp to be suspended from the gallery support or raised to illuminate the upper parts of the mine.
Beautiful old patina and signs of use in keeping with its age.
Authentic item linked to French mining history, sought after by collectors of antique lamps, mining tools, and folk art.
Old miner's oil lamp called “rave” – long hook and rooster-shaped cap – France ca. 1900.
Old French oil miner's lamp, called “rave” or “lampe de Saint-Étienne,” probably dating from ca. 1900.
It consists of a round, flattened metal reservoir, a spout intended to receive the wick, a decorative cap in the shape of a rooster, and a large suspension bracket.
It also retains its long antique hook, allowing the lamp to be suspended from the gallery support or raised to illuminate the upper parts of the mine.
Beautiful old patina and signs of use in keeping with its age.
Authentic item linked to French mining history, sought after by collectors of antique lamps, mining tools, and folk art.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
52 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
660 g
Estimated period
1850-1900
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