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Oil "Quinquet" lamp
1700
The Castle of Meung
Meung sur Loire, France
The "Quinquet" lamp invented in 1784 has 3 characteristics : the lateral reservoir which is located higher than the spout allows the oil to naturally flow down to the spout; the wick is cylindrical at the end the chimney is made of sheet metal. The lamp is mounted on a rod.
Details
- Title: Oil "Quinquet" lamp
- Date created: 1700
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