Kosmos Lamps

52. Kosmos Lamps by Graham Hughes (Graham@antlia.demon.co.uk)
    Posted: October 09, 1998 @ 15:25.
    I am currently renovating my house, (in England) which was built in 1910, the house originally had no electrical supply, and has never had a gas supply, therefore we can only presume it was lit by oil lamps. So far I have been unable to find much in the way of information with respect to the makes and models of oil lamps available in the UK between 1910 and 1925.... Can you help?? Also... Having read some of your questions and answers, I realise that you are not a commercial organisation and have no affiliations to any companies, however, I have come across 2 or 3 companies in the USA selling "Kosmos" lamps which are supposedly made in France (I can't find out where), while the idea of modern reproductions are probably totally abhorrent, could you please advise me of who makes these lamps and where in Europe I can buy them?? (If I buy in Europe, I don't have to pay UK taxes and the postage is cheaper!!) Thanks Graham Hughes
    

• On October 10, 1998 @ 09:57, Fil Graff, Guild Secretary (fgraff@comcast.net) wrote:
  Graham: I don't know of any new "Kosmos LAMPS", but I do use and sell some EXCELLENT new "Kosmos" burners, chimneys, etc. made in France, and imported and offered by a US wholesaler. I almost think they are made from old tooling, as they show definate signs of pre-WWII Ehrich and Graetz design. They're made of quite decent brass, work extremely well, and take a chemical-aging patina nicely. The wick knobs distinguish them from old ones, so there's not likely going to be rash of fake "old lamps" out there!
  Perhaps M. Ara of Lumiere de L'Oeil in Paris could be of some help (see link thru "FLAMES" on the Giild Links page) in your search. The Kosmos burner was almost endemic in Europe under a variety of brand names and manufacturers. There were many US copies as well. If you are trying to add some ENGLISH lighting of the period, you'll want to check Hinks, Messinger and other UK manufacturers. Check the Historic Lighting Club on the GuildMart page...English lighting collectors club. Perhaps one of the UK folks with some appropriate lighting for sale will contact you because of this question!
  :: Fil Graff, Secretary ::
  
  
  
• On October 11, 1998 @ 09:29, Anton Kaim (wilant@gironet.nl) wrote:
  Hallo Graham, To buy new Kosmosburners in the UK you can also contact: LAMPARTS LIMITED The Square Ramsbury Wiltshire SNS 2PA Telephone: Marlborough 01672.520454 & 520560 Fax: 01672.520454 They sell Oil Lamp Glassware like (Shades,Globes,Domes,Tulip Shades),Chimneys (also for Kosmos),Galleries/Shade Carriers,Burners (Kosmos and Duplex),Wicks,Oil Lamp Collars,Aladdin parts and numerous other replacement parts. They operate a postal or carrier delivery service for all components including glassware. (They also have a showroom). regards:Anton Kaim,Holland.