lamp; spirit

Production date
18th Century
Description
Handmade spirit lamp shaped like a small oil can with a copper alloy body and a brass top and handle. This would be used to heat black wax which would be used to cover the dial numbers on metal faced clocks.
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Production date

18th Century

Measurement type, part and reading

Dimensions:base:Dia 6.3cm (Dia 2 1/2")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 6.2cm (H 2 7/16")

Accession number

2000-039-002

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Horology

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