Summary
Lamp clock, Germany, circa 1800.
Glass bowl on pewter stem above circular base. Oil drains to wick in horizontal spout. Thin pewter strip over glass calibrated 7 to 12, 1 to 6. The shape of the glass is designed to give a constant flow of oil by compensating for changes of depth.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 29 May 1930
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Inside cover of spout marked 'Weyoan, C.'
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Overall Dimensions
35 cm (Height), 15 cm (Outside Diameter)
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