Argand lamp
bec d'Argand
Lampada Argand
The Argand lamp was a type of oil lamp invented by Aimé Argand. A cylindrical wick and a glass chimney increased the air-flow and steadied the flame.
La lampada di Argand è un tipo di lampada a olio inventata da Aimé Argand. Uno stoppino cilindrico e un camino di vetro aumentavano il flusso d'aria e stabilizzavano la fiamma.
see relation with Quinquet in histoire des luminaires.
The Argand lamp was a type of oil lamp invented by Aimé Argand. A cylindrical wick and a glass chimney increased the air-flow and steadied the flame. The Argand lamp was therefore much brighter then earlier types, and needed the wick trimming less often, making it well suited for use in theatres.