Lamp, Burning-fluid

Name/Title

Lamp, Burning-fluid

Description

kerosene lamp and chimney; the base has a loop handle on one side where the mold marks are visible, near bottom edge of base is a band of vertical elliptical beading and also 3 flower like configurations; fuel reservoir sits atop the base and the burner is on top of the reservoir; top of burner has 4 vertical metal prongs that hold a clear glass chimney in place; there is also a knob on one side of the burner for raising / lowering wick; the chimney is narrow where fits between prongs and bulges out over prongs but tapers on near top; rim of chimney is scalloped with decorative fluting. according to donor the lamp belonged to her grandfather who used it as a nightlight. Chimney numbered 1983.065.001A; metal burner section is stamped "No. ! Queen Anne No. !"

Use

William A. Keith 1861 - 1941

Collection

Mary Keith Padrick

Acquisition

Accession

1983.065

Source or Donor

Mary Keith Padrick

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 28, 2001

Create Date

February 28, 2001

Update Date

April 9, 2004