Colonial America
Original Four Channel 18th Century Iron Grease Lamp
c. 1760s, mid-18th Century to Revolutionary War Era, Iron Four Wick Grease Lamp, Very Fine.
This is an original, antique Four Channel Iron Grease Lamp with its original rough patina. It is 6" tall with a 3” x 3” pan, the hanging fixture and spike measure 11.5” long and are still attached. Made just as pictured in numerous volumes on period country furnishings, lighting, and items from the Revolutionary War period. This example would have functioned by having a fuel, typically lard or grease, placed into the bottom of the pan. Wicks would have been inserted and the piece hung for illumination. It is in original condition, one small hole on the arm shaft where a chain and “mini” poker would have been attached. It is all hand forged, blacksmith made and still actually useable.