Kerosene lamp

Object detail

Accession number

1978.396

Description

Moulded glass kerosene lamp. Base is a clear glass jar with metal cap and wick fitting, under which is a metal base with 4 clips to hold the chimney. It has a wick adjustment extending from the metal cap. Chimney is pot-bellied shaped glass chimney, narrow-waisted at the top broadening out to a scalloped rim.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Kerosene lamp, 1978.396. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Lamp Furnishings Lighting Equipment Lighting Devices

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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