Summary
Kerosene ship's lamp, circa 1820s-1880s. It could have been used as a portable lamp or a hanging one.
Physical Description
Metal and glass ship's lamp with a metal handle. The lamp has a grey coloured metal base on top of which sits a spherical glass cover, over the wick and where the flame would burn. There are five bars of metal which sit around and above the glass to protect it from breaking.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from E. J. Heiliger, 30 Jan 1969
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Date Used
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Classification
Water transport, Ship fittings & auxiliaries, Lamps & lighting
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
195 mm (Length), 195 mm (Width), 322 mm (Height), 1.27 g (Weight)
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Dimensions
290 mm (Height), 190 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: measurements taken with the handle sitting down
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