Oil lamps were the primary light source in many homes before electricity, and they have a beautiful style that collectors ...

In the 19th century, a Polish pharmacist invented the kerosene lamp – a device that quickly went on to light up Europe. He also went on to open the first oil mine and kerosene refinery in the world, ...

Any device, any plan of lamp, or any method of management that can render the form of hydrocarbon known as kerosene non-explosive,and insure safety to life and property,is certainly worthy ...

John H. Irwin received patent number 35,158 on May 6, 1862, of this design of a coil oil lamp. Irwin’s lamp was designed for coal oils and other similar hydrocarbons (such as kerosene) which ...

Many of the 600 million people who are still without electricity in Africa rely on home-made kerosene lamps for lighting — putting themselves in danger from fire, toxic black smoke and eye damage. But ...