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Antique Oil Lamp Chimney & Burner Fit Matcher

Record the burner gallery and chimney base as separate interfaces, then compare like-for-like dimensions and profile notes. The result is a cautious shortlist for in-person verification; it is not an instruction to assemble, light, repair or operate an antique lamp.

Burner and chimney interfacesProfile-aware comparisonNon-invasive record

Burner / gallery reference

Record the part identities and measurements as observed. Do not remove a stuck component or force measuring tools against fragile metal, glass, threads or seals.

Lamp / burner referenceMeasurement unitBurner family / gallery styleGallery seat opening / support diameterChimney base outside diameterGallery collar depth / contact heightGallery shape and thread observations

Candidate chimney or burner component

Select what you are comparing. A chimney base must be compared to its intended burner gallery; burner-to-font fit is a different connection and is outside this tool's scoring.

Comparison typeCandidate referenceCandidate intended familyCandidate interface diameterCandidate contact depth / heightScreening toleranceUser-defined comparison allowance; not a fitting specification.Candidate profile and source notes

Screening result

Enter measurements at equivalent contact points. Matching diameter alone cannot confirm fit or safe use.

Prepared component note

No comparison prepared.

Keep these interfaces distinct

Chimney base ↔ burner galleryGlass-to-metal seating relationship

Burner ↔ lamp collarSeparate threaded / collar connection

Burner ↔ fontSeparate fuel-container connection

Never use a chimney diameter to infer a burner thread or font connection. Identify each mating pair separately and retain the measurement location in your notes.

Safety boundary: a numeric screen is not an operational approval. Do not light, pressure-test, modify or dismantle an antique lamp based on this result. Consult a qualified lamp specialist and conservator.

Before relying on dimensions

Confirm both measurements refer to the same component interface and datum.
Note if the glass edge or metal gallery is oval, chipped, bent, worn or repaired.
Include profile, shoulder, taper and contact depth observations alongside diameter.
Ask for the exact measurement location and unit if using a seller's description.
Have the parts checked without force by someone experienced with that lamp family.

Component matcher FAQ

Does this identify a burner model?

No. Family labels are user-entered sorting prompts. This tool does not identify a maker, date, model, thread standard or authenticity.

Can an apparently close chimney be tested by pressing it into place?

No. Do not force fragile glass or metal together. A specialist should verify shape, clearance, contact and condition in person.

Does this cover a shade fitter?

No. Shade-to-lamp support is a separate interface. This matcher is for oil lamp burner/gallery/chimney component records only.