Name/Title
coal oil lampEntry/Object ID
1981.018.001Description
Coal Oil Lamp - glass and metal, lantern type lamp with metal which has a black painted surface. Moulded glass bowl for lamp - with lettering in raised glass "Made In Canada". Glass is transparent with some air bubbles. Frame of metal encases glass and forms cylindrical reservoir below glass. Wire metal handle. Metal reservoir has a screw off cap to allow for filling with fuel. Glass bowl fits over metal base and has a circular shaped perforated metal base area which allows air to enter bowl area and provide oxygen for lamp to burn. No wick visible. Top of glass held in place with metal wire and has an open area between it and metal top to allow air circulation. 2022/09/21 ifj: top of reservoir marked DIETZ with 3 masted clipper ship logo, CLIPPER made in U.S.A.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
John, May & JosephNotes
Accession Date: 02-Jul-81
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
LampNomenclature Sub-Class
Lighting DevicesNomenclature Class
Lighting EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsCreated By
Tank, RhondaCreate Date
February 16, 1996Update Date
January 25, 2024