Oil lamp

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This oil lamp with a scallop shell-shaped base was made by John Steele of Edinburgh in the 19th century. It is made of black tin.

The lamp has a long hook hanger and two metal-rings to hold a glass shade (now missing). The label on the base reads 'MANUFACTURED / BY / JOHN STEELE / EDINBURGH'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-359-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGH 31
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Tin; metal. Inscription: Label: MANUFACTURED / BY / JOHN STEELE / EDINBURGH
  Lamp, oil
  
• Dimensions: 525 mm H
  
• What: Lamp, oil
  
• Subject:
• Who: John Steele, Edinburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Black tin oil lamp with a scallop shell-shaped base and a long hook hanger, by John Steele of Edinburgh, 19th century
  
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