Cardan-suspended Ship's Oil Lamp – Wrought Iron – Late 18th Century

Cardan-suspendedship's oil lamp – Wrought iron – late 18thcentury

Rare small marine oil lamp with agimbal suspension, made of wrought iron, featuring remarkableartisanal craftsmanship.

The assembly consists of severalarticulated concentric circles, allowing the lamp housing to maintain astable position despite the ship’s movements. The gimbal suspension systemwas particularly well-suited for lighting aboard vessels subjectto rolling and pitching.

The lamp features a beautiful antique iron patina,with natural oxidation and signs of wear. The various componentsare assembled with rivets and forged parts, reflecting anantique and entirely handcrafted construction.

A particularly interesting small size, witha diameter of approximately 10 cm.

Dated to the late 18th–early 19th century

A beautiful collector’s item, particularlydecorative, that may appeal to enthusiasts of antique nautical items,and historical technical artifacts.

In good condition consideringits age, with oxidation and signs of use and wear consistent with the ageof the object.