This antique Betty-type oil lamp is crafted from brass and features the characteristic suspended hook and compact reservoir associated with traditional working lamps used in mines, workshops and rural households. Its simple utilitarian design reflects the practical lighting solutions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lamp displays a rich aged patina acquired through decades of use and storage, enhancing its authentic historical character. A decorative and collectible piece of lighting history, suitable for collectors of mining memorabilia, industrial antiques and early lighting devices. Good condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period.