Vaporising lamp

Object detail

Accession number

2002.119

Description

"Three Carboys Brand" "Cresylene Vaporising Lamp" (appears to be both, a lamp and a small heater to vaporise a medical preparation from a chemist - e.g. menthol, etc.). Lamp in 3 parts - Burner, about 85 mm high tin plate container for fuel. Has wick adjuster and brass spring surround (which also holds mantle) under base "British Made". Mantle missing. Lamp is empty of any hazardous contents.

Marks

BRITISH MAKE / REGSDESn 855885 Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

Vaporising lamp, 2002.119. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Lamp Furnishings Lighting Equipment Lighting Devices

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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