The lamp was bought by an anonymous buyer from abroad A 19th Century oil lamp, which had an estimated value of £100-£150, has fetched £15,000 at auction. The Newcastle-type Davy miner's lamp ...

In the 19th century, a Polish pharmacist invented the kerosene lamp – a device that quickly went on to light up Europe. He also went on to open the first oil mine and kerosene refinery in the world, ...