Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) red metal roadwork lamp showing glass lenses
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) showing red lamp front detail.
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) showing red metal and glass lenses
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) showing red metal body and glass lenses.
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) in red with glass lens and handle
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) in distressed red metal finish
Close-up of Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) embossed brand mark on metal surface
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) lit close-up detail
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) displayed with lit burner and red metal housing.
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) in red with glass lenses and metal handle.

Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s)

€85,00
€85,00
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Vintage roadwork oil lamp, manufactured by A. Sartorius Wuppertal, Germany. Originally used as safety lighting during road construction, an alternative to similar models from Chalwyn and Lincoln.

Heavy-duty construction, with:

Fishtail burner marked "Vaporite Patent No. 83326"
Wick holder marked "Sherwood Ltd Birmingham"
Solid metal construction with a sturdy top handle
Clear glass lens

Shows signs of age and some rust.

Suitable for a collection, or for lighting at home, in the garden, or camping.

Key features:
Manufacturer: A. Sartorius Wuppertal (Germany)
Estimated production: 1960s
Height: 29 cm (without handle)
Width: 16 cm
Glass: clear
Not treated against rust — additional protection recommended for long-term outdoor use

One of a kind

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