Lamp identification

[Ru88ell]

My new boat has this lamp, but there are bits missing. Can anyone recognise the manufacture, and perhaps point me in the direction of spare parts?

Or should I chuck it away and get a new one?

 

[prv]

I believe that's a model of lamp called the "gypsy moth". Not the best quality, but good enough; I had a slightly different model in the same range on Kindred Spirit. Don't know who makes them or whether spares are available, but they're fairly common so you have a reasonable chance.

Pete

 

[Vara]

Nauticalia do spares for lamps, otherwise it's a trawl on eBay with measurements.

 

[duncan99210]

Try Nauticalia think they sell them now.

 

[VicS]

Big range of spares available for lamps stoves and heaters from Base-camp.co.uk

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/Wicks.htm#Oil chimneys for oil lamp chimneys

 

[rob2]

It looks like all you're missing is the glass chimney and possibly a new wick (they become stiff and refuse to feed after a while). I was surprised to find a local old-style hardware store provided me with a wick and the glassware is available from the sources given by other posters.

Rob.

 

[Poignard]

y a new wick (they become stiff and refuse to feed after a while).

Rob.

So that's what causes it! I have in the past looked in vain for something wrong with the sprocket. Never occurred to me to think there was anything wrong with the wick.

I owe you a drink ...

 

[Ru88ell]

Cheers one and all. I do like the replica Davey mining lamps, so might get one of them instead.

 

[doug748]

The chandlers "down the steps" in Falmouth had a box of different glasses when I was looking, a few years ago.

I would strongly recommend that you do not buy a replica Davey pattern lamp. There are always loads of originals available on E-bay and the quality is superb. Search for "Eccles lamp". They make for perfect anchor lights as well.

 

[Poignard]

Cheers one and all. I do like the replica Davey mining lamps, so might get one of them instead.

... and a tin of colza oil.

 

[chinita]

Cheers one and all. I do like the replica Davey mining lamps, so might get one of them instead.

Beautiful lamps. Just be aware that they don't give out much light. The wick is only half as broad as 'conventional' oil lamps.

 

[KevO]

I bought a few feuerhand lamps http://www.base-camp.co.uk/wick%20stoves%20lanterns%20&%20heaters/feurhand.htm and they are excellent. Well built, easy to operate, burn for about 16 hours from full and give off some warmth too, a couple hung up below can soon chase the chill away. I often hang one in the cockpit in the evening on the mooring and SWMBO says she likes the quality of light.

 

[KevO]

I believe that's a model of lamp called the "gypsy moth". Not the best quality, but good enough; I had a slightly different model in the same range on Kindred Spirit. Don't know who makes them or whether spares are available, but they're fairly common so you have a reasonable chance.

Pete

I'm not convinced it's a gypsy moth lamp, I have 2 of them and although similar to Russells pic, they are definately not the same. The fitting for the glass chimney is pretty different. Google images of gypsy moth lamps to see what I mean.

 

[Ru88ell]

I bought a few feuerhand lamps http://www.base-camp.co.uk/wick%20stoves%20lanterns%20&%20heaters/feurhand.htm and they are excellent. Well built, easy to operate, burn for about 16 hours from full and give off some warmth too, a couple hung up below can soon chase the chill away. I often hang one in the cockpit in the evening on the mooring and SWMBO says she likes the quality of light.

Cheers, Kev. I'll check them out. Can I borrow one?

 

[KevO]

Cheers, Kev. I'll check them out. Can I borrow one?

Of course, I've got a couple on the boat. I'm planning to be back down next week at some point. I'll ping you to let you know when.

 

[prv]

I'm not convinced it's a gypsy moth lamp, I have 2 of them and although similar to Russells pic, they are definately not the same.

You may well be right, I was going by memory of the design but I suppose there could be several very similar types. Hardly matters since he seems to have decided to replace it

Pete

 

[alahol2]

Actually, the one in the pic looks rather better quality than the Gypsy Moth design.

 

[prv]

Actually, the one in the pic looks rather better quality than the Gypsy Moth design.

Not difficult, if my "Fastnet" is anything to go by

Pete

 

[KevO]

Actually, the one in the pic looks rather better quality than the Gypsy Moth design.

True enough...