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VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK SWEET ANTIQUES GLASS LTD. UNCLE SAM OIL LAMP BOTTLE ~ MADE IN SPAIN
BRASS BALL & OIL WICK ADAPTER IS WRAPPED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY PROTECTIVE PLASTIC PACKAGING. WITH ORIGINAL GOLD RETAIL INSTRUCTION LABEL STICKER ON BOTTOM OF GLASS
• TYPE: Figural glass bottle/decanter/oil lamp
• FIGURE: Uncle Sam
• COLOR: Light sea-green / aqua glass
• HEIGHT: 15 inches- 16” with adapter
• WIDTH: 4” at widest
• ORIGIN: Made in Spain
Manufactured by Sweet Antiques Glass Ltd. (SAG) based out of Montpelier, Vermont, in 1995 curated these vintage-style glass items and packaged them as complete "Romantic Moods" kits.
Uncle Sam glass bottle was converted into an oil lamp using a conversion kit.
Companies like this specialized in repurposing vintage or imported glass bottles into decorative home decor by bundling them with a simple brass ball
& oil wick adapter.
INSTRUCTION BREAKDOWN:
If you intend to use the bottle as a functional oil lamp, the label lists these key steps:
1. The Adapter: A small brass ball adapter sits directly inside the lip of the bottle's neck to hold the wick.
2. Fuel Type: Use only pure, smokeless lamp oil (never use flammable fuels like gasoline, kerosene, or standard cooking oils).
3. Filling: Fill the bottle with oil up to the neck, being careful not to overfill.
4. Wick Height: Pull the wick up so that only a tiny amount (about 1/8 inch max) is exposed above the brass ball.
5. Soaking: Let the wick sit and soak up the oil for at least five minutes before lighting it for the first time.
⚠️ SAFETY REMINDER: The brass ball component will get extremely hot once the flame is lit, so avoid touching it until it has completely cooled down.
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• FROM A SMOKE FREE & PET FREE ENVIRONMENT
