"Oil Clock Lamp Called "clepshydre", 18th Century"
Oil clock lamp called clepshydre. The oil, as it burned, indicated the time on the tin strip by its level. France, 18th century. Tin hallmark: Angel Originally, the top of the bulb ended with a bulb, the latter is broken and has been replaced by an emery glass stopper. 
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