{"product_id":"antique-brass-betty-lamp-with-hanging-s-hook-stand-wick-pick-primitive-oil-grease-lamp-18th-19th-century-style","title":"Antique Brass Betty Lamp with Hanging S-Hook Stand \u0026 Wick Pick - Primitive Oil Grease Lamp - 18th\/19th Century Style","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale is a com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Brass Betty Lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS-hook stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echained wick pick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This primitive \"grease lamp\" was designed to burn fat, lard, or whale oil and represents a significant advancement in early colonial lighting technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The lamp features a classic \"pear-shaped\" reservoir with a hinged lid to keep insects and dust out of the fuel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Wick Holder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike earlier open lamps, this model has an internal channel that prevents oil from dripping down the exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes a hand-forged style brass stand with a large S-hook, allowing it to be hung from a fireplace mantel or stood upright on a flat surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is rare to find these with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewick pick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e still attached by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most lik\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean (Dutch or German)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly American Colonial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirca \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1820–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eetty lamps originated in the 18th century, brass versions with this specific stand style were popular throughout the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition. It retains a beautiful natural patina with minor surface oxidation and residue typical of age and use. There are no visible cracks or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eFor a similar example of primitive oil lighting and the evolution of the Betty lamp, see:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-24d07db0-7fff-311b-3d34-fdd3d2d3f842\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThuro, Catherine M. V.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1976). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Wallace-Homestead Book Co. (Reference to early grease\/fat lamps as precursors to the kerosene era is found in the introductory chapters, specifically regarding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprimitive lighting evolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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Our utmost focus is on customer satisfaction, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure every transaction is smooth, transparent, and positive for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44031634440235,"sku":"788","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260502_220834.jpg?v=1777991578","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-brass-betty-lamp-with-hanging-s-hook-stand-wick-pick-primitive-oil-grease-lamp-18th-19th-century-style","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}