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Tool, Watchmaker's

Object Name:
Tool, Watchmaker's
Object ID:
1973.003.017
Date:
circa 1893
Description:
Watchmaker's alcohol lamp. Spherical blue glass body, embossed "PAT. SEP. 14. 1880 AND MARCH 14TH 1893". Threaded tin cap with tube and chained wick cover. Lamp sits in circular, footed tin holder.
Material:
Glass
Metal
Tin
Dimensions:
H-4.1 Dia-2.2 inches
Provenance:
Part of large group of watchmaker's tools and parts, formerly contained in watchmaker's bench 1973.003.198, donated by clock collector Charles S. Parsons of Goffstown, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles S. Parsons
Subjects:
Watch making, Lamps
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