Wicks Collection

Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Paul Ward
Lamp, c. 1938

Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Paul Ward
Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942

Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: John Dana
Lamp, c. 1936

Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1940

Machine for cutting the Wicks for Dip candles (engraving)
3654611 Machine for cutting the Wicks for Dip candles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machine for cutting the Wicks for Dip candles)

Two oil burner lamps with pink hydrangea and lavender in window niche credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, Plate 245
Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 245. Date: circa 1880s

Silbers patent burners with wicks, Plate 227
Silbers patent petroleum, paraffin or kerosene burners with circular and flat wicks, Plate 227. Date: circa 1880s

TO MARS VIA THE MOON (Mark Wicks) Date: 1911

Short Wicks of a French rooster, 1793, Anonymous, 1793

Candle-Making C18 France
The processes of candle-making in 18th century France

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Step back in time with these vintage wick-related finds. From the machine for cutting wicks for dip candles in the 1930s, to the intricately designed chandeliers and oil burners with wicks from the same era, these treasures transport us to a simpler time. The Lard Oil Lamp (c. 1940) by Franklyn Syres and the page from the Army and Navy Stores Catalogue (1939-40) offer a glimpse into the past, while the short wicks of a French rooster candle (1793) and the "To Mars via the Moon" design add a touch of whimsy. Even the silvers patent burners with wicks (Plate 227) exude an air of elegance and sophistication. Let these wick-inspired pieces ignite your imagination and take you on a journey through history.