Title
Naphtha lamp. Small dark grey metal lamp with a broken glass bulb.
Identifier
ABDUA:18806
Description
Naptha lamp, known as an 'oilie-bubblie', made of tin with a hook for hanging. Naptha is a flammable oil distilled from the oil shales of central Scotland. This lamp has a pear-shaped metal body with a wick at the top, and a glass funnel. The naptha is replenished through the filling spout on the side of the body. The small brass plaque is inscribed, 'FRANCIS McD HAY TINSMITH PETERHEAD'.
Inscription: FRANCIS McD HAY TINSMITH PETERHEAD
Inscription: FRANCIS McD HAY TINSMITH PETERHEAD
Date
Early: 1850 Late: 1890
Format
metal copper alloy brass tin glass, H: 430 mm W: 100 mm
Coverage
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Peterhead Aberdeenshire
Type
Physical Object
Provenance
Acquisition Source: Smith, James
UUID
897a9e26-38c2-47eb-a330-693b04a15770