It Looked Useless… Until I Turned It Over!!!

However, and there’s a a possibility that this is just me, I like the idea of things that serve a purpose and look good doing it.

The Missing Wick Mystery
Mine was missing both the wick and the insert, which I later discovered is fairly typical. Those small pieces disappear with time. To be totally honest, if I hadn’t already known what it was, I’d likely have thrown it into a drawer and just assumed that it was some kind of weird vase for a single spaghetti noodle.

But now that I know? I’m looking for something to replace it. So, turns out you can buy wick holders online if you know the size. At worst, I’ll just jury-rig something myself. It will not make its way into museums, but it will make do. This search has made me love my blown glass oil lamps even more.Continue reading…