Road Flare (smudge pot)

Name/Title

Road Flare (smudge pot)

Entry/Object ID

1993.085.001

Description

Heavy metal "smudge pot" lit by coal oil, has a metal cap which swings back for filling and lighting. Has a short chain attached to the cap, with a metal ring at the end. Used for caution lights on roads and working areas at night.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Topham, H.G.

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Sep-93 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Road Flare, pot Road Flare

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 9, 1997

Update Date

September 12, 2026