OK so possibly OT: Gambal camp lamp

katana · 15th November 2009, 04:24 AM

Hi Gene,
it looks to be a boat lamp, the gimble arrangement to keep the lamp 'stable' whilst the boat 'pitched and rolled'. I believe the lower oil light 'bowl' needs to be relatively heavy to help that stability....repo's are lighter.

Kind Regards David

Atlantia · 15th November 2009, 07:56 AM

Hi David,

Its about 3 1/2 inches across, quite heavy, all iron/steel. Any idea where its from?

Thanks
Gene

Atlantia · 15th November 2009, 11:36 PM

No ideas guys?

Rick · 16th November 2009, 03:45 PM

I'd tend to go with David's assesment .

A gimbaled lamp to be hung from a beam belowdeck out of the wind .

Atlantia · 16th November 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I'd tend to go with David's assesment .

A gimbaled lamp to be hung from a beam belowdeck out of the wind .

Hi Rick,
Thanks mate, but what country? It looks to have some age..

Rick · 16th November 2009, 10:14 PM

About the oldest one I've ever seen ... if it is what I think it is .

Where are our Pirate collectors ?!?

Origin ?
I couldn't hazard a guess .

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

15th November 2009, 04:24 AM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Gene, it looks to be a boat lamp, the gimble arrangement to keep the lamp 'stable' whilst the boat 'pitched and rolled'. I believe the lower oil light 'bowl' needs to be relatively heavy to help that stability....repo's are lighter. Kind Regards David

15th November 2009, 07:56 AM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi David, Its about 3 1/2 inches across, quite heavy, all iron/steel. Any idea where its from? Thanks Gene

15th November 2009, 11:36 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	No ideas guys?

16th November 2009, 03:45 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I'd tend to go with David's assesment . A gimbaled lamp to be hung from a beam belowdeck out of the wind .

16th November 2009, 10:14 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	About the oldest one I've ever seen ... if it is what I think it is . Where are our Pirate collectors ?!? Origin ? I couldn't hazard a guess .

16th November 2009, 10:39 PM	#7
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