Pull up lamp. Small dark grey metal lamp. It has a circular base with a handle, and a rod projecting up from the centre. Around the rod is coiled a wick coated in a waxy red substance. The wick has been pulled through a candle holder like structure which is on top of the rod.

Title

Pull up lamp. Small dark grey metal lamp. It has a circular base with a handle, and a rod projecting up from the centre. Around the rod is coiled a wick coated in a waxy red substance. The wick has been pulled through a candle holder like structure which is on top of the rod.

Identifier

ABDUA:15848

Description

19th century lamp, in brass, with a carrying handle and a hinged pan holder. Instead of burning a normal candle it burns a long, red beeswax taper coiled round a central column and held by a clip.

Date

Early: 1800 Late: 1900

Format

metal copper alloy brass wax, H: 128 mm Dia: 82 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: unknown

UUID

bfada1bb-7c8e-4862-8cbf-b15a46a4e0f2

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