OK so possibly OT: Gambal camp lamp

katana · 16th November 2009, 10:39 PM

Hi Gene,
I have seen something similar.....can't remember where. Most maritime lamps were brass (obviously more corrosion resistant) However some older ones were steel/iron.
I would check the 'pivots' of the gimble arrangement for wear ...may give a better indication of age. If no wear ....almost certainly a copy.

By the way, I'm curious,.........what was the 'story'

Regards David

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16th November 2009, 10:39 PM	#8
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Gene, I have seen something similar.....can't remember where. Most maritime lamps were brass (obviously more corrosion resistant) However some older ones were steel/iron. I would check the 'pivots' of the gimble arrangement for wear ...may give a better indication of age. If no wear ....almost certainly a copy. By the way, I'm curious,.........what was the 'story' Regards David