Nautical Gyro Brass Oil Lamp by Ilse D. Ammonsen for Daproma, Copenhagen, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

"Copenhagen" Gyro petroleum lamp made of brass. This decorative item is rare and fascinate through it's simplicity and design. Due to the gyroscope mount, they are well suited to provide lighting on a ship. Handmade in Denmark This petroleum lamp was designed by Ilse Ammonsen in the 1950s and were manufactured by Daproma in those days. This is the cleanest, precision work. Manufacturing the Copenhagen gyroscope requires more than 160 process steps. It consists of 21 parts and are made in a precision of 1/100 mm. It is more than a lamp, it is a sculpture. The height can vary from 21 to 27 cm. The diameter of the foot is 8 cm. The lamp is made of polished brass and have a gimballed mount, with a 24-carat gold plate. In original and good vintage condition. Stamped on the bottom: "Ilse D. Ammonsen" and has the original stickers showing brand name "DAPROMA Design handmade in DENMARK".

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Creator	Ilse D. Ammonsen
Manufacturer	Daproma
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	SBP-1420592
Materials	Brass, Gold Plating
Color	Gold
Height	25 cm 9.8 inch
Diameter	3.1 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.