What is this vessel?

[judykirk]

This peculiar copper vessel is adorned with a brass colored chain which is attached to the lid and also connects to tweezers like device and a hook with twin barbs. It has what appears to be a hanger with a sharp top point The overall height is 12 inches. There is nothing inside of the "pot"

 

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[Bruce R]

Some sort of oil lamp, my wife has something similar, if I can dig it out I’ll post a picture.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Incense pot

 

[mojjax]

thurible

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Shine it up, I’ll take a corvette, house in Reno and $10,000,000 thanks Jeannie!!!

 

[DCMatt]

Some sort of oil lamp, my wife has something similar, if I can dig it out I’ll post a picture.

Correct. Betty lamp. Mid to late 19th C. And a fancy one! Very nice!

 

[judykirk]

Wow Thank you. So do you know did they use whale oil in it as someone told me? Do they have any value?

 

[Mackaydon]

Great ID Bruce and DCMat: even found on US stamps;
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/US-FDC-1608...470700?hash=item41dc4653ac:g:f68AAOSw1cNZ65V0
Don......

 

[DCMatt]

Wow Thank you. So do you know did they use whale oil in it as someone told me? Do they have any value?

Whale oil - yes. Betty lamps can use any kind of grease, fat, or animal based oils to produce light. I've read that whale oil provided the best light.

Value - not really. Not life changing money anyway. I took a look on eBay and the asking prices run from @ $40 - $150. Yours is a nice piece and might command more...

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Yep. Betty Lamp.

 

[bradyboy]

I dream of Jennie , tony found it on the beach
By the way, tony was an astronaut
brady