Oil lamp

Oil lamps have existed for thousands of years, but in the 1700s the central burner was invented. The fuel was enclosed in a metal container, and an adjustable tube was used to control the intensity of the light. Part of a brass oil lamp, comprising a hollow base with a chamber for the oil, and the burner section. This particular base has decorative openwork detail.

Object no :

DMDM058n

Collection :

Creator :

NA

Place of Production :

NA

Dimensions :

height 153mm, diameter (base) 130mm

Materials :

copper alloy; cotton (wick)

Location :

NA

Accession number :

DUMFM:1962.109.2

Copyright :

Dumfries & Galloway Council

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