Antique 1700's Betty Lamp Black Early American Whale Oil Lamp with Hinged Lid
- For your consideration is an early American lightening devise
- A Betty Lamp all hand made of tin sheet with iron wire hanging hoop
- It is half way sealed with a small lid, attached with hand rolled tin hinges
- It has a little spout, which was used to pour the grease inside; then a wick of twisted cloth would be inserted, ignited and the light would be on
- It would usually burn whale or other fish oil, fat trimmings or liquid or semi-liquid grease
- The spout is not fixed to the body and could be pulled out
- Circa late 18th century, New England
- A very early piece, hard to find
- All original
- Measurements: Approx. 7" x 4" x 3.5"
- Weighs about 5 oz.
- Condition: Very Good overall. No holes or or cracks, the seams look sealed. Patinated oxidation, commensurate with age and use. Please see photos. All original.
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