According to ancient mythology, the
Vietnamese are the descendants of a dragon and a fairy. To this day, dragons
are seen as symbols of prosperity and the power of the nation. Heavily
influenced by the cobalt blue and white designs of China’s 15th
century Ming porcelain, this vintage dragon oil lamp was bought from a store on
Hanoi’s Hang Dong street.
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In 1780, Francois-Pierre Aime Argand
invented an oil lamp with a glass chimney to keep the wind from extinguishing
the flame. His so-called ‘hurricane lamps’ went on to light homes and ships all
over the world for ...
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In 1780, Francois-Pierre Aime Argand
invented an oil lamp with a glass chimney to keep the wind from extinguishing
the flame. His so-called ‘hurricane lamps’ went on to light homes and ships all
over the world for more than a 100 years, until the invention of gas-powered
and electric lamps. Today these lamps are ideal for outdoor parties and look
great clustered together on a table as a more dramatic centerpiece.
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Details and Dimensions
11" H, 3" W (at base)
This lamp is in working order. To
adjust the light, use the circular knob to raise and lower the wick. Not sold
with kerosene.
