Kerosene Lantern

Object detail

Accession number

2010.55

Maker

Kwang Hwa
Chalwyn

Description

The silver metal base of this kerosene lantern is made in China by Kwang Hwa. Lantern has a glass chimney and two wires that cross over around it. There are holes around the outside of the connection of the metal frame to the chimney, this is for ventilation. There is a metal loop at the top of the lantern for hanging and a hinged wire handle attached to the top of the side bars of the metal frame. The glass chimney is made by Chalwyn in England.

Marks

Kwang Hwa made in China Impressed
Chalwyn made in England Impressed
Made In England Embossed
"KWANG-HWA"/ Made in China Embossed
Made In England Embossed
"KWANG-HWA"/ Made in China Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Kwang Hwa et al. Kerosene Lantern, 2010.55. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Lantern Furnishings Lighting Equipment Lighting Devices

Production place

China East Asia Asia England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Drinkware Serveware Gas Automotive lighting Auto part Cylinder Glass Metal Lantern Artifact

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