My 1910s Dietz Bestov Hand Lamp. It may not be an everyday use item, but it's always good to have a backup light source around. This particular one has stood the test of time, and is still in near mint condition.graywoman7 t1_iyc6lu4 wrote
Is the tall piece a handle or funnel to fill it?
lotr5693 OP t1_iyc75ll wrote
That is the air tube, and also serves as a handle.
Air is drawn in through the tube, into a chamber below the burner assembly, to supply the flame with oxygen from below.
Functionally, this lamp works like a cold blast tubular kerosene lantern . This makes it brighter, more efficient, and makes it have a more stable flame than traditional kerosene table lamp.
kermityfrog t1_iyf5u8q wrote
Obligatory Technology Connections video.
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