I'm very fortunate in that I have been lucky enough to accumulate and inherit many useful household items during my lifetime that are very much in demand these days . Such as an array of beautiful oil lamps. Some very expensive old Aladdin oil lamps
Others not as old but still very useful
But none as useful as this little beauty once known as a chamber lamp. I have 6 of these for around my house, most antiques.
I love the thick sturdy bottom that is very stable and the little handle that enables you to carry this little lamp easily from room to room . They have started to reproduce these little lamps and I see them run anywhere from $15 to $20 per lamp.
Recently after watching this video I have found something that might be even a better bargain for lighting for short periods during those emergency situations.
Lamp fittings that fit on top of your mason jars.
You can get 4 for $19.96 plus shipping from the Amazon.com link above.
Add to that some of those pint mason jars with the handles and that would give you 4 lamps for the price of 1 . Now this does not include globes but I see globes in second hand stores all the time.
Just an idea for those of you who don't have a stash of the original lamps stuck back for a rainy day or a nasty storm.
Blessings from The Holler
The Canned Quilter
Wow! I had no idea they made those. How neat. We tend to lose electricity more often than we'd like and we have only one oil lamp, but hundreds of mason jars. :) What will they think of next? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad I saw this post. I have two very old lamps but wanted a couple more. I have pint mason jars with the handles and will be ordering the parts you referenced today. Thanks for sharing the information.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. The lamps.. and you for sharing the idea and links.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. I have purchased replacement wicks and the whole assembly for some lamps I have here.
ReplyDeleteCan you use the Walmart oil in these lamps or must it still be kerosene?
I just use the Walmart oil in all but the big Aladins.
Deletewe use Aladin lamps for the many times we lose power out here. How does the light from the non-Aladin lamps compare to Aladins? are they as bright or close to it? The Aladins are so sturdy (the glass ones) but the workings can get pricey, those delicate mantles are now up to $12 each. we used to use Aladin oil since it isn't as smelly but found a comparable type at our local hardware store.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit we use the cheaper oil lamps more often than the Aladin for that reason. They are not as bright but we rarely lose power here. When we do it is for a very short period of time as a general rule. SO the small chamber lamps and a few beeswax candles are usually more than ample.
DeleteYour Aladdin lamps are beautiful. Thanks for sharing, we lost power for 3 days last december and didn't have enough battery lanterns for everyone.
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty as well ! I to have oil lamps one from my mums house when she passed and others that my mum had given me for Christmas and from antique shops ! It is very country to have at least one but as I was raised on a farm it is crucial to have them just in case ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteI have to say it was the name of your blog that brought me here, I found you on a friends blog list but once I was here I just was so delighted, I have a passion for old lamps as well, I have a few that were my Great Grand parents that Iam so fond of, yours are just lovely and I had never heard of the kits you spoke of, that opens up a whole new passion,I have joined to follow your lovely blog! I still love the name!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a timely post! After Sandy hit I decided to go find and clean all of the oil lamps my parents had collected over the years. It is difficult to find oil and wicks here on the East Coast, but I found them on Amazon. My Mom will be getting her lamps back in perfect working condition as an early Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteWhile I appreciate the wonderful Aladdin lamps I seem to be really drawn to others of not so much value..that doesn't matter. I really like the litte 'fairy lamps"..have a few and one or two are teeny tiny.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us your wonderful collection..Enjoy!
Jonell
I have 2 old oil lamps and 2 new Wal-Mart finds. We have them prepared for emergencies along with extra parts and supplies. I love just lighting them at night to change the atmosphere in the house at night. I've caught the canning jar lights on the internet a while back and thought what a great way to make a oil lamp. Have you seen the oil lamps created with just a jar, wick and olive oil?
ReplyDeleteI have seen the olive oil lamps but have not tried them! Have you ?
DeleteBeautiful lamps, CQ! I have some that I inherited, found when we moved in, and bought at yard sales and thrift stores. I love them. great idea with the canning jar drinking glass and wick burner pieces.
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