Kerosene lamp burner, “Eagle”

Object/Artifact

-

Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Kerosene lamp burner, “Eagle”

Entry/Object ID

2007-010-0095.1

Description

A brass kerosene lamp burner. The outer piece is embossed “EAGLE”. The item consists of a flat metal disk with a raised cylindrical piece. A flat wick hole goes through the cylindrical piece straight down and through the item. There are four bent rods along the edge to hold a lamp chimney in place. An octagonal twist knob is present, which raises the wick. It is stamped “P&A.M.F.G.CO / MADE IN U.S.A. / THOMASTON, CONN”.

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Depth

3-7/8 in