Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Lamp

"Barton Patent" black painted paraffin lamp, early 20th century, with one front light and two side lights. Hinged door at rear to allow access to lamp unit. Paraffin reservoir has a ring attached for ease of removal, and the wick extender protrudes through a slot cut in lamp body. Hinged door has two separately hinged handles attached; and the half-rounded top of the lamp also has a hinged handle. A reflector is mounted behind the wick unit, and vent slots have been cut into both sides at the base.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

83.86I

Acquisition

Donation, 9/6/1983

Measurements

Length (mm): 75
Width (mm): 100
Height (mm): 205

Material

steel
brass
glass
porcelain
cotton

Location

In store
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