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"An improved form of the lamp, in which a portion of the cone B is removed to show the two parallel flat wicks A, A, which have each a separate slit or opening in the cone. C is the coincident winder for raising or lowering the wicks in the tubes, by which the wicks can be moved separately or simultaneously as desired. D is a lever for raising the extinguishers E, whereby not onl is the light instantly extinguished, but the wicks are also covered and protected from dirt, while all evaporation by the wick-holder is prevented." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Duplex Burner

"An improved form of the lamp, in which a portion of the cone B is removed to show the two parallel…

"Flame. a, area of no combustion. b, area of partial combustion. c, area of complete combustion." -Foster, 1921

Flame Parts

"Flame. a, area of no combustion. b, area of partial combustion. c, area of complete combustion." -Foster,…

"Open oil lamp commonly worn on hat. Wick is inverted in spout." -Bodmer, 1917

Oil Lamp

"Open oil lamp commonly worn on hat. Wick is inverted in spout." -Bodmer, 1917

A wick is placed over the nozzle and extends into the fuel chamber. Most lamps come with one nozzle, a few lamps have more. The more nozzles the greater the fuel consumption.

Wick Raiser for Lamps

A wick is placed over the nozzle and extends into the fuel chamber. Most lamps come with one nozzle,…

"A specially constructed paraffin lamp employed with three parallel flat wicks set edgeways to the condenser." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Sciopticon

"A specially constructed paraffin lamp employed with three parallel flat wicks set edgeways to the condenser."…