OK so possibly OT: Gambal camp lamp

Atlantia · 16th November 2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by katana

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

ello mate. Its a fairly rough thing, made like armour!
Story wasn't particularly interesting. Seller thought it was Arab early 20th C. I've only seen the brass ones before (the ornate persian ball ones) so thought it might be true.

If its a copy, they copied a butt-ugly one!

Atlantia · 17th November 2009, 04:29 PM

Ive seen copies of the decorated pierced bronze ones before. Would it be worth faking one this basic?

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