Aladdin mantle lamps are considered superior to traditional wick lamps due to their significantly brighter & cleaner light output, achieved through the use of an incandescent mantle. The mantle, a specially designed mesh made of rare earth oxides, glows brightly when heated by a kerosene flame, producing a bright, white, light. This results in a much more efficient and brighter light source compared to the dim, yellow light of a regular flat wick lamp. • USA-made glass bowl features a dimpled design • Gleaming brass MAXBrite 502 burner • Comes with everything you need except fuel and a match • Bowl Capacity: Holds about 32 fl oz of fuel • Burns 10-12 hours per fill • Lamp is 19-1/2"H • Assembled in the USA with domestic and imported parts Note: The blue on the mantle is a protective coating used in shipping. You must burn the blue coating off prior to use. (The mantle is white.) Choose: Brass or Nickel