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Carcel lamp
XVIIIe
The Castle of Meung
Meung sur Loire, France
This kind of oil Lamp was invented by Carcel in 1800. A suction and flow pump system , activated by a clockwork, provided a constant supply of oil to the wick. These lamps were very expensive and were only used by a happy few.
Details
- Title: Carcel lamp
- Date Created: XVIIIe
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