Black lamp with reflector

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Black lamp

Black lamp

Name/Title

Black lamp with reflector

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.912

Description

Black metal square lamp with large glass pane in the front, two side panes, a hook at the rear and a strong handle. The fuel reservoir has metal fittings and the reflector plate is polished metal. Round the base are ornate ventilation holes to allow oxygen to enter. A handle stretches from the wick to the exterior of the lamp and maybe a wick adjuster or a way of extinguishing the lamp.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Tools, Occupation

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

240 mm

Width

120 mm

Depth

75 mm

Weight

707 g