Captain Oil Lamp with 7" Globe

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SKU: 410290458
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A sleek and contemporary profile distinguishes the medium-sized member of our bestselling Mariner family, the Captain Oil Lamp. Its pewter base is handspun on a lathe, then fitted with a burner and custom glass chimney, all by human hands in our Vermont workshop. The result is an utterly unique piece of lighting that is as beautiful as it is functional. It creates a stunning and intimate ambience in any room, indoors or outdoors, whether as a centerpiece for the dining room table or an accent on the mantlepiece.

Enjoy the light of an oil lamp while you sit on the porch after the evening sunset, read by the fire, or host an intimate gathering with loved ones. Our customers tell us that their lamps become the topic of conversation at many dinner parties with friends and family. A wonderful wedding gift that "lights the way" for newlyweds as they begin their lives together, it also makes a meaningful anniversary gift that honors many years of love and intimacy.

Watch how we handcraft every lamp we sell in the Discovery Channel segment How It's Made.

Dimensions & Specifications

​Each oil lamp is spun individually by hand by one of our talented pewter spinners. For this reason, all dimensions are approximate. Subtle variations are natural.

  • The Captain Oil Lamp holds 8 ounces of oil. Oil burns at approximately 3 hours per ounce, based on our smokeless liquid paraffin oil.
  • It measures 9" high (including the glass chimney). The base is 5" in diameter.
  • Our lamps come in a gift box with a care card that gives instructions for use. Wholesale orders do not include a gift box.
  • The replacement wick for this lamp is the Medium Replacement Wick, SKU #89-029-0463.
12 reviews
  • Disappointed 2

    Posted by Lightweight on Nov 20th 2022

    I am disappointed in the size and also the weight. It doesn't stay lit either. Much less substantial than expected.

  • Worth the wait! 5

    Posted by Jean on Jan 2nd 2021

    Sorry I despaired over the delayed delivery date, as my pair of the Captain Oil Lamps was well worth the wait. Instead of using for Christmas, I used them for my New Year's Day meal and they set a beautiful mood. The workmanship is outstanding, and the pieces fit together perfectly, unlike other oil lamps that are made in China. I couldn't be happier with these.

  • Art 5

    Posted by Long on May 28th 2019

    The oil lamp is very beautiful. It exceeded my expectations! Of course; the oil lamp is made in USA

  • Ernesto 5

    Posted by ERNESTO FIORI on Feb 21st 2019

    We bought the Captains light a few years ago and we thought it was very cool so I bought the bigger one for our anniversary. Very Very Cool!

  • Tom 5

    Posted by Tom Wozniak on Mar 15th 2018

    I purchased 3!

  • Exquisite Quality 5

    Posted by Lisa Kowalik on Dec 31st 2017

    I visited your shop in Colonial Williamsburg. I was impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of your products. I purchased the oil lamp for my sister as a Christmas gift. It was as beautiful as I remembered it to be. I am hoping to receive one myself for a birthday gift. :)

  • D. Joyce 5

    Posted by Donald Joyce on Jan 26th 2017

    We purchased a Captain oil Lamp a few years ago while you were still located at Quechee Gorge. We've loved it and decided it looked lonely. Now it has a mate and they are on our mantle over the fireplace. We are very pleased with our purchase and the quality goes without question.

  • Happy Holidays 5

    Posted by Donna Banek on Dec 26th 2016

    Being married for 23 years, a special gift is difficult to imagine. In stores, everything looks the same. We receive hundreds of catalogs with overpriced items. Then there is Danforth. Each item is meticulously handcrafted. You witness the love in the peaceful glow of the pewter. Thank you for making our holiday so special, so delightful, so happy.

  • Perfect Size 5

    Posted by Stephen on Dec 15th 2015

    The Captain is beautiful. We have five of them, one in each of the medium sized rooms. All but one of the five were flawless in manufacture. For one of them the upper part that screws into the oil reservoir base is noticeably off from being vertical. The items were carefully packaged and shipped, so I don't believe there was damage in shipment. Still, we will keep it. We love them.

  • very nice 5

    Posted by john wooster on Jan 19th 2015

    don't intend to use this for light. Just beautiful to look at.

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Description

A sleek and contemporary profile distinguishes the medium-sized member of our bestselling Mariner family, the Captain Oil Lamp. Its pewter base is handspun on a lathe, then fitted with a burner and custom glass chimney, all by human hands in our Vermont workshop. The result is an utterly unique piece of lighting that is as beautiful as it is functional. It creates a stunning and intimate ambience in any room, indoors or outdoors, whether as a centerpiece for the dining room table or an accent on the mantlepiece.

Enjoy the light of an oil lamp while you sit on the porch after the evening sunset, read by the fire, or host an intimate gathering with loved ones. Our customers tell us that their lamps become the topic of conversation at many dinner parties with friends and family. A wonderful wedding gift that "lights the way" for newlyweds as they begin their lives together, it also makes a meaningful anniversary gift that honors many years of love and intimacy.

Watch how we handcraft every lamp we sell in the Discovery Channel segment How It's Made.

Dimensions & Specifications

​Each oil lamp is spun individually by hand by one of our talented pewter spinners. For this reason, all dimensions are approximate. Subtle variations are natural.

  • The Captain Oil Lamp holds 8 ounces of oil. Oil burns at approximately 3 hours per ounce, based on our smokeless liquid paraffin oil.
  • It measures 9" high (including the glass chimney). The base is 5" in diameter.
  • Our lamps come in a gift box with a care card that gives instructions for use. Wholesale orders do not include a gift box.
  • The replacement wick for this lamp is the Medium Replacement Wick, SKU #89-029-0463.