Antique Flint Glass Whale Oil Lamps, Pair of Vintage Kerosene Lamps

$725.00
Prior to the 1800s, light was provided by torches, candles made from tallow, and lamps which burned oils rendered from animal fat. Because it burned with less odor and smoke than most fuels, whale oil, particularly oil from the nose of the sperm whale, became popular for lamp oils and candles.
These are in excellent condition. The bottom edge of each lamp has rough cut glass. Not sure if it is damage or if it was made that way.
Prior to the 1800s, light was provided by torches, candles made from tallow, and lamps which burned oils rendered from animal fat. Because it burned with less odor and smoke than most fuels, whale oil, particularly oil from the nose of the sperm whale, became popular for lamp oils and candles.
These are in excellent condition. The bottom edge of each lamp has rough cut glass. Not sure if it is damage or if it was made that way.