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Antique Oil Lamp Identification: Key Details to Know
Oil lamps were the primary light source in many homes before electricity, and they have a beautiful style that collectors today prize. We have tons of tips to help you tell if an oil lamp is ...
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1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
The IAA statement said soot around the nozzle of the clay oil lamp had been dated and showed it was used for light about 1,700 years ago. According to the statement, the discovery was made public ...
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Oil Lamp
This terracotta lamp decorated with two fishes and a horse would have been used by the ancient Romans for artificial light; it would have been fuelled by olive oil and could easily be carried from ...
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Ignacy Łukasiewicz: The Generous Inventor of the Kerosene Lamp
In the 19th century, a Polish pharmacist invented the kerosene lamp – a device that quickly went on to light up Europe. He also went on to open the first oil mine and kerosene refinery in the world, ...
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Kampung Jelempok goes all out with 1,800 oil lamps for Aidilfitri
The residents of Kampung Jelempok here took the initiative to light 1,800 oil lamps in a large-scale display, arranged in ...
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Trump to return ancient oil lamps to Israel
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Donald Trump says he will return a set of ancient oil lamps to the Israel Antiquities Authority. “These historic items were presented by a representative of the Israeli ...