The base also has rubber feet for extra grip. For extinguishing, you'll find a sculptured copper snuff to place over the grill which looks great when not in use. The lamp works on the same principle as a penny stove, in which capillary action draws the fuel upwards and thus the cotton inside only acts as a vessel for the fuel rather than a combustion element. For this reason the cotton will rarely need to be changed but when it does, we've made it incredibly easy. Details of this can be found in the care plan included in the box along with details on how to operate the lamp safely and how to maintain the mirror finish on your copper and brass fittings.
Any lamp oil can be used as fuel but i recommend the smokeless, odourless types. Approx burn time of 30 - 40 min. Essential oils can also be added to the fuel mixture if desired.
Bog standard lighter fluid will also be needed to get the fire going. Copper parts are now brazed together creating joints stronger than the copper its self. The jointing material containing silver, copper and phosphorus has a melting point of over 500°C ensuring that no matter the oil used to light your lamp, it will never be hotter than the melting point of the joints!
As all items are unique and individual. The colour, markings and texture of them will vary from piece to piece. What's in the box? 1 x handmade to order lamp 1 x handmade copper snuff 2 x Thermally toughened glass panes (BS EN 12150) 1 x measuring cup 1 x funnel 1 x tin of metal polish 1 x spare cotton 1 x instruction and safety manual.
If you would like the live edge squaring off so that the lamp is square on both sides please feel free to request this at checkout, thank you.