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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This unextraordinary little lamp arrived today from the other side of the pond, from a seller I trust. With shipping included: $30. While it certainly won't make my top ten list for the year - and although I've got much more exciting things en route - I'm pleased with the deal. Nice to know that bargains can still be had if you're alert.  Oil Lamp Roman c. 1st - 2nd century AD 63.5 mm (w) x 83 mm (l) x 30 mm (h) (2.5" x 3.25" x 1.19") Description: Mold-made, plain discus, undecorated shoulder, handle missing. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you are in the wrong forum for this.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Certainly a 'no frills' version, in OK condition, except for the handle.. I have no idea how to value these, but $30 which includes shipping, is good, to my way of thinking  |
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Australia
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But does it still work?  (sorry, it had to be said)In all seriousness, it's a great little piece of history. The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
Edited by ttkoo
11/27/2022 01:59 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Fascinating piece of history. You gonna fire it up and see if it holds fuel and still works?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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But does it still work? Not a silly idea, at all. Some collectors do indeed light up these ancient lamps. But, in my case...no. For one thing, I just couldn't bring myself to do this to one of my antiquities. But also: I just can't figure out how to plug it in. 
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
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Wow Bob what a great deal and a really nice looking piece Quote:
just can't figure out how to plug it in. .... Food for thought... A man stumbles across an old oil lamp in an antique store... The lamp is very dusty, so he gives it a rub, and the room starts to shake, and a genii appears. He announces, "I am the Great Genii of the lamp! Since you've freed me, I will grant you one wish." The man replies, "Just one?" The genii relies, "Blame Reganomics, now time is short, what is your wish?" After giving a little bit of thought, the man says, "I want you to make me a bridge. I want it to go from Los Angeles to Honolulu so I don't have to spend so much money to vacation there." The genii looks at him like he's the stupidest man he's ever met (and he's met more than a few) and says, "Buddy, seriously? Are you nuts?! You know how much concrete and rebar I'd have to wrangle. That would be a massive project, we'd need environmental impact studies, and permits... not to mention all the union labor I'd have to contract out, jeez." A little crestfallen the man says, "Well, can you help me understand women then?" The genii replies, "Did you want two or four lanes in that bridge?"  |
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United States
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United States
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Geez, Paul. You're killin' me. Oh, my sides hurt! Whew. *deep breath* Splendid acquisition, Bob. What a great price for such a meaningful piece of distant history. As for lighting it up: I fear I would not be able to resist the temptation of lighting it once again. Connecting my flame to the last time it held a flicker in ancient days. What did it help illuminate at that time? Marvelous!
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United States
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Nice addition to your collection.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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A nice honest little lamp, Bob. Quite a steal at $30 including shipping. |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
777 Posts |
Nice lamp, I like it. I have a few Roman oil lamps, two Herodian.
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12/01/2022 08:26 am
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United States
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Very nice! |
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