10”’ Cotton round burner wick with good absorbency.

Standard dimensions for kerosene lamps were established in the mid-19th century and were based on the size of the kerosene burner. Measurements are given in lines and line measurements are counted in 1/12 inch. Thus, 1 line equals 1/12″ (inch). The line number is determined in proportion to the brightness of the lamp and the higher the line number the higher the luminous intensity.

This wick fits our large traditional kerosene lamp, article number 3041-42. You can find it under Related Products.

Before the days of kerosene and electric light, a nightlight was a practical object used to move between dark rooms. It was also used as a bedside lamp, just as its name suggests.

Gysinge’s night candlestick is based on an early 19th century model. The candle holder is turned in advance and is height adjustable. The base is cast. High quality brass. Made and polished by hand by Morells klockgjuteri in Mora.

The candlestick has a lovely solid feel. Untreated brass. Height 110mm, diameter 100mm.

Koholmen is an excellent alternative to ordinary candlesticks. The kerosene lamp was the lighting technology that preceded electric lighting and the dominant light source in Swedish homes until the First World War. Today, kerosene lamps are mainly used as mood lighting as a more efficient alternative to candlesticks of various kinds. A room lit by kerosene lamps is something very special with the warm glow and the beautiful shadows that only a living flame can provide.

Light source: 6″ round burner

Wall lamp from around 1800. Tin-plate lamps and sconces were common in many homes during the 18th and 19th centuries throughout Sweden. Often, like this one, they had a simple shape with a dotted pattern of beads and flowers.

Gives a pleasant glow with its tinted surface. One of the special features of this particular lamp is that when the light has burned down to a short stub, a shadow angel appears on the wall behind, with curly hair and wings that move when the flame flutters.

Height 25,5 cm. Width 16,5 cm. Depth 7 cm. Tin-plated black plate.