Pair of ship oil lamps, Ilse D. Ammonsen, Daproma, Denmark. 1950s. art a powerhouse architectural design firm

a powerhouse architectural design firm founded in 1954

otherwise in beautiful condition

and as such months have been spent researching the mystery makers mark stamped to the foot rim to no avail - as such it remains anonymous

serious in both design and mechanism

Pair of ship oil lamps, Ilse D. Ammonsen, Daproma, Denmark. 1950s. art a powerhouse architectural design firmA pair of brass Gyro oil lamps made for nautical travel. Some also note the design being named Copenhagen, most likely due to the relation between the port city and the gyro lamps offering stable light on the waves. Each light is handmade with incredible precision. The lamps can burn with a wick secured in the paraffin chamber, or simply remove the wick holder and place a dinner candle. As well as swinging on the gyroscope, the height of the lamp is