paraffin/kerosene heater

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

paraffin/kerosene heater

Entry/Object ID

1986.027.001

Description

Portable paraffin/kerosene portable space heater c. 1930. Black enamel still evident on base but column of heater is rusted with only traces of original black enamelled. Tin-framed glass viewing area is stamped with: "VALOR" in a shield, "VALOR JUNIOR/No MADE IN ENGLAND 56". Perforated, circular black enamel top could be used to heat a kettle or saucepan. Wire handle with coiled central area.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Banfield, Miss Sarah

Notes

Accession Date: 23-Jul-86 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Heater

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Heating & Cooling Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

paraffin/kerosene heater

Created By

Banman, Corrine

Create Date

August 25, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

January 31, 2024