A small brass Betty lamp with original iron hook pendant.

Possibly French, 19th century.

Lamp 3” diameter x 1½” high x 10½ long with hook.

Lamp 7.6cm diameter x 3.8cm high x 26.6cm long with hook

(The hook possibly an old replacement)

£120.00

The early Betty lamps date from the 18th century and they are similar to much earlier ‘Cruisie’ lamps but with closed lids. The name derives from the German words ‘besser’ or ‘bete’ meaning to make better. The lamps burned fish oil or animal fat.