Evening everyone I think the clue here is the fact that these lamps are called *oil* lamps and were actually used to hold oil and wick. I should imagine that the wick holder for many of this type have been lost or broken over the years, I have two still complete with the holders, one wick holder is made from metal the other ceramic/pot. Some years ago I experimented by filling one of these lamps with water then lined up candle, lamp and pillow - couldn't see a thing ;))) Though they are often called *lacemakers* lamp they were used by other trades and professions, and the candle stool as seen on the postcard on ebay was also used by Northamptonshire shoemakers on their workshops. Bests Diana in Northamptonshire, UK
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