Lamp, Kerosene

Name/Title

Lamp, Kerosene

Entry/Object ID

2000.126.079

Description

Brass, kerosene, hanging lamp w/tin shade. Has metal, hanging loop on top of shade. Vented. Shade is hinged and secured w/latch and hook. Glass, cylindrical-shaped chimney. Base is round and appears to be able to unlatch and slide open. Engraved on base: "BULPITT & SONS LTD/1941/BIRMINGHAM" w/a square below & an "x" or "plus" in the square. Triangular-shaped key suspended from attached chain. White, enamel-coated tin under shade.

Collection

Lighting

Made/Created

Date made

1941 - 1946

Notes

Date: 1941-1946

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Kerosene

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

14 in

Dimension Notes

Diameter: 10" - shade 3.25"- base

Material

Brass, Tin, Glass, Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair