{"product_id":"extremely-rare-improved-hitchcock-lamp-oil-lamp-with-integrated-fan-usa-1895-1905-fully-working","title":"Extremely Rare “Improved Hitchcock Lamp” – Oil Lamp with Integrated Fan – USA, 1895–1905 – Fully Working","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Improved Hitchcock Lamp, an unusual oil lamp manufactured in the United States between 1895 and 1905. It has a built-in mechanical fan designed to create a stable flame without a chimney glass, useful in remote locations where replacement glass was hard to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burner is marked:\u003cbr\u003e\"The Improved Hitchcock Lamp\u003cbr\u003eMade in United States of America\u003cbr\u003eNew York\u003cbr\u003ePatented Nov. 30 1880 – July 20 1888 – Dec. 17 1895\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHitchcock originally made clocks. Their first lamp design used a rotating mechanism beneath the oil reservoir; this improved version uses a winding key on the front instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fan's clockwork mechanism was previously non-functional but has been restored by a clockmaker and now works well. Note: do not overwind the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer demonstration video is available on YouTube, showing the fan in motion and the lamp operating without a chimney glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely offered for sale in this complete, working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a collection of oil lamps, mechanical antiques, or rare lighting devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 31 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fully functional\u003cbr\u003eWick: Fitted with a new wick\u003cbr\u003eFuel used: Only clean paraffin\u003cbr\u003eAdditional photos available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592707436880,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG_8944.jpg?v=1769548641","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/extremely-rare-improved-hitchcock-lamp-oil-lamp-with-integrated-fan-usa-1895-1905-fully-working","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}