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Single
Flat Wick. This example made by Birmingham Brass Co., Conn.
USA for a bedside light. It is still complete with dome shielding the
wick, vents to allow air inside the glass chimney and four clips to
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Duplex - two flat wicks. This arrangement was originally
patented by Hinks in 1865 to give double the light from a burner with efficient
combustion. This photo shows the two concentric-shaft wick height adjusters on the
right, the extinguisher lever on the left and the gallery lifter projecting
forwards. The chimney used with a duplex burner has an enlarged oval
section to suit the flame shape. |
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Showing the gallery lifted to full height by rotation of the
lifter lever. This allows the wicks to be lit without the need to remove the
glass chimney. It also shows the leaves of the extinguisher that rise
to put out the lamp. |
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This is a Hinks burner with the gallery removed to show the extinguisher
leaves. Here they are operated by a side lever with ring that may be
operated by the suspended cone to extinguish the burner if the lamp is
accidentally tilted. |
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This
is a simple duplex burner, made by Samuel Heath & Sons. (SHS). There are two
separate wick winder buttons. The light is extinguished by the
traditional technique of blowing down the chimney. |
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'Wizard' circular burner marketed by Falk Stadelmann. Most circular
burners had a central tube from below the fount to allow combustion air to
come up inside the wick for efficient burning. This system requires
that the burner is surmounted by a flame spreader. Frequently the
spreader is found to be missing from second hand lamps and must be replaced
before the burner is usable. |
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Dummy burner purpose made to allow the fitting of an electric light bulb.
The two dummy wick winders are on shafts cranked round the light fitting.
By using this type of fitting it is possible to convert a lamp for
electricity and retain the old oil burner separately. Best practice is
to avoid drilling the fount to allow the cable through since this can be
difficult to repair when restoring oil lamps back to original condition. |
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