Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) in worn red metal casing
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) showing front lit view of red lamp
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) in red metal with dual reflective lenses
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) showing lit burner inside red metal case
Close-up of the branding on the Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s)
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) in red metal with lit circular glass lens
Close-up of the vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) metal burner detail
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) close-up of lamp base and burner mechanism
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) showing red metal lamp and burner
Vintage Roadwork Oil Lamp – A. Sartorius Wuppertal with Fishtail Burner (1960s) interior view showing lamp’s metal reflector and structure

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
Tank professionally sealed with tank sealer, ready for use

Shows signs of age.

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 outdoor use

One of a kind

Each lamp is unique. Once sold, it's gone.

Honestly described

What you see is what you get. Wear and imperfections always noted.

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Securely packaged from the Netherlands.

Shipped under DAP terms. Customs duties and import taxes may apply upon arrival and are the responsibility of the buyer.

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