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Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
"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.
