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Lamp

Object Name:
Lamp
Object ID:
1968.508.19
Date:
1800-1850
Description:
Oil Lamp. Pewter and tin. Truncated cone with slightly rounded shoulder at top that leads to threaded flange that holds wick assembly. Soldered pewter handle on one side with small finger tab at top near front. Pewter wick holder with two steel tubes through it. The tubes have small slots on side for adjusting wick. Tube assembly is cast into body.
Material:
Metal
Pewter
Iron
Dimensions:
H-3 W-3.5 D-2.8 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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