I have always loved the curves of old kerosene lanterns. These two belonged to my grandmother and came to me when she died. The reason they are shaped so curvaceously is because the glass chimney needs a “throat” or slight constriction to make a draft. The draft carries oxygen past the flame producing a brighter, smokeless light than an open flame can produce. There endeth the science component of the post.. I think the curves of the glass just look elegant..
Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves
17 Monday Jun 2013
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I have an antique oil lamp that was passed down to me from my great aunt that I simply adore. It still finds use here and there when we lose power due to hurricanes or severe thunder storms. Mine is a bit plain – love your ornate ones. Great photo!
Thanks very much.. I love all sorts of lamps.. plain and ornate.. They really have character.. I have to get some lamp oil for mine so i can use them.. 🙂
I can’t agree more Ms Livonne. They also slightly resemble the silhouette of an elegant wine glass 😉
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i like how you set up the lanterns with the books…very eye-appealing. ♥
They are beautiful, and great to have the memories as well.
Yes… they hold precious memories.. thanks so much 🙂
Lovely photo, evocative of times past, and lovely pieces of personal history to own. Imagine your grandmother reading or sewing to their flickering light……wonderful 🙂
It would be a lovely sight to have seen. Thank you 🙂
Lovely photo!
Thank you so much 🙂
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What a great picture!
I was very happy with how it turned out.. Thank you 🙂