✅ SOLVED Help identifying if all of these are oil lamp parts

[WVExplorer]

I know one of these is a wick raiser knob (first one I’ve found). The ring I found a few days ago, thought it was something else but appears to fit over the knob, and the holes align with the knob shaft. Cool thing is that it appears to have been removed, deliberately, then got buried with the rest of the homestead.

The other two pieces were found in the same general area, similar patina. The oval shape is more decorative, ornate looking. The longer piece, while having similar patina has some stamped alpha-numerical in the middle (HRD 8-53), which makes me think it’s more modern. Haven’t found anything related to the stamped characters, no patent or part number.

 

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[mirage83]

I'd say yes, though the piece in the upper pic, left hand side, I can't quite place on a fixture.

 

[villagenut]

Yes, the second pic is the wick height adjuster and may have a maker mark or date on the wheel

 

[WVExplorer]

I'd say yes, though the piece in the upper pic, left hand side, I can't quite place on a fixture.

Right. It’s shaped strange. Has some tabs at the end too. Just can’t place it.

Thanks for the reply

 

[WVExplorer]

Yes, the second pic is the wick height adjuster and may have a maker mark or date on the wheel

Oh thanks. I didn’t think to check for it. I’ll post an updated picture if I find one.

 

[WVExplorer]

Oh thanks. I didn’t think to check for it. I’ll post an updated picture if I find one.

Pretty toasty on the knob. I can make out “co” and that’s about it. Looks like a lot of them had “co” for company. Appreciate the help

 

[NellsCollect]

One example of what folks are referring to... this one is from a hand lantern: