Taper Collection

Match girl selling phosphorus matches from a basketball. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry
FLO4688707 Match girl selling phosphorus matches from a basketball. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann

Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Don Pingatore
Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942

Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Clayton Braun
Lamp, c. 1940

Lard Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Wayne White
Lard Lamp, c. 1940

Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Paul Ward
Lamp, c. 1938

Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Paul Ward
Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942

Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: John Dana
Lamp, c. 1936

Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1940

Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Richard Taylor
Lamp, c. 1940

Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Taylor
Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938

Wick Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Frank Maurer
Wick Lamp, c. 1938

Wick Trimmer, c. 1941. Creator: Sydney Roberts
Wick Trimmer, c. 1941

Table Lamp, 1939. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Table Lamp, 1939

Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Lamp, c. 1936

Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Lamp, 1935/1942

Camphene Lamp, 1938. Creator: Jacob Gielens
Camphene Lamp, 1938

Two Wick Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Henry Moran
Two Wick Lamp, c. 1940

Petticoat Lamp, 1938. Creator: Jacob Gielens
Petticoat Lamp, 1938

Table Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Table Lamp, 1935/1942

Inhaler, c. 1939. Creator: Yolande Delasser
Inhaler, c. 1939

W Mole, manufacturer of metal goods, trade card (engraving)
731605 W Mole, manufacturer of metal goods, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W Mole, manufacturer of metal goods)

Albrecht III, Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, died 1475. In a scarlet cape lined with ermine over a gold suit of armor. From an altar painting in St. Gumbertus church, Ansbach

Boarding school game from the 14th century: a boy seated on a round pole must light a taper without losing his balance and falling into the tub below

Boarding school games from the 14th century: a boy on a round pole must light a taper without losing his balance and falling into the tub; a boy on a round pole must light a taper at the end of

Cactus tenuis (Taper mammillaria, Mammillaria tenuis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Taper mammillaria cactus, Mammillaria tenuis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838

Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1832 (w / c on paper)
OLD9392 Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1832 (w/c on paper) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); 19.7x27.9 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

The Penance of Jane Shore (oil on canvas)
DRB128804 The Penance of Jane Shore (oil on canvas) by Lauder, Robert Scott (1803-69); 88.9x180.34 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 13 November 1441
984780 The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 13 November 1441, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485 pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series
2969346 Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki), c. 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Christmas angel (chromolitho)
729839 Christmas angel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas angel. French.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

EVENING DRESS 1830
Gowns with transparent lace over-skirts with deep scalloped & embroidered flounces & wide over-sleeves that taper to a point. The white gown has lace manchettes. Date: 1830

1150 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore
The Empire State Building, 5th Avenue and 34th Street, New York, USA

A Wax Taper-making Plant, 1917
A Wax Taper-making Plant. - A is the trough of melted wax through which the cotton strands are drawn, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams

Guy Fawkes Night - lighting firework laden guys
The Boy Who Got There First. A young boy defies health and safety rules by lighting the first of three Guy Fawkes all stuffed full of various fireworks. Date: 1932

Papilionanthe teres orchid.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1835

Lady Macbeth Sleepwalking, 1783 (oil on canvas)
XIR903191 Lady Macbeth Sleepwalking, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 221x160 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lady Macbeth somnambule)

A Child Blowing on an Ember, early 1570s (oil on canvas)
XAL160172 A Child Blowing on an Ember, early 1570s (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 60.5x50.5 cm; Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples

St. Genevieve (oil on canvas)
XIR153961 St. Genevieve (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); 111x155 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Give And Take
circa 1865: A pampered victorian husband relaxes in his dressing gown and hat while his wife lights his pipe with a taper

Sopwith F1 / 1 Taper Wing Camel
Sopwith F1/1 Taper Wing Camel

Fire, Oil on wood. Giuseppe Arcimboldo (c1530-1593) Italian painter. Bizarre portrait composed of articles associated with fire including guns, candle, oil lamp, wood and wax taper

Hanover Square Rooms
A man lights the chandeliers with a long taper at the Philharmonic Societys Rooms at Hanover Square, London. Date: c.1840s

Pooles Hole, Peak District, Derbyshire
A dramatic view of the interior of Pooles Hole, in the Derbyshire Peak District Date: 1701

Investigating combustion of hydrogen. Image 1 of 3. Experiment to demonstrate the highly reactive nature of hydrogen in air

World Financial Center Buildings, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Loder by Spy, 1906
Sporting Major Eustace Loder in a double-breasted pin- stripe suit with trousers that taper at the ankles, a wing collar, striped shirt, bowler hat, cane, town boots & gloves

American Short Top-Coat
American short top-coat: sac shape with fly front, pocket flaps & broad-leaf lapels. Worn with trousers with a front crease, deep turn-ups & which taper at the ankle

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"Taper: Illuminating the Past with Vintage Lamps" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the warm glow of history with these stunning vintage lamps. From lard oil to camphene, each lamp tells a unique story of craftsmanship and innovation. Franklyn Syres' lard oil lamp, crafted around 1940, transports us to a bygone era when this humble fuel source illuminated homes. Its simple yet elegant design is a testament to the resourcefulness of its creator. Richard Taylor's whale oil lamp from 1938 showcases the ingenuity of using animal-derived oils for lighting purposes. This exquisite piece not only illuminates but also serves as a reminder of our connection to nature. Frank Maurer's wick lamp, dating back to 1938, demonstrates how even the simplest designs can create enchanting illumination. Its unassuming appearance belies its ability to cast a soft and comforting light on any room. Sydney Roberts' wick trimmer from 1941 adds an element of practicality to our journey through vintage lamps. This essential tool ensures that every flame burns bright and steady, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. Lloyd Charles Lemcke's table lamp from 1939 combines form and function seamlessly. With its sleek lines and timeless appeal, it stands as a symbol of sophistication in any setting. Gertrude Lemberg's lamp from 1936 exudes artistry with its intricate details and delicate beauty. It captures the essence of an era where craftsmanship was revered above all else. Albert J. Levone's dual-purpose lamp created between 1935-1942 exemplifies versatility at its finest. Whether used as ambient lighting or task illumination, this piece adapts effortlessly to suit your needs. Jacob Gielens' camphene lamp harkens back to an age when alternative fuels were explored for their potential luminosity. Its captivating design sparks curiosity about forgotten methods of lighting.