Oil lamp

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This hanging oil lamp comes from Forfar in Angus. Made of tin, it dates from the 19th century.

The lamp's upper pan has a closed inner spout and an open outer spout. The lid is hinged at the back and has a trefoil ribbon handle. On the back is a round piercing for suspension.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-251-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGH 6
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Tin
  Lamp, oil
  
• Dimensions: 6.65" H; lower pan 1.25" H x 3.80" x 4.65"; upper pan 1.10" H
  
• What: Lamp, oil
  
• Subject: Lighting - oil lamps with spout and/or wick, mostly tin (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Angus, Forfar
  Scotland, Angus, Forfar
  
• Event:
• Description: Hanging oil lamp of tin with a triangular upper pan and a small ribbon handle at one side, from Forfar, 19th century
  
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