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This gas meter dates for three lights was made in the late 19th century by Alder and Mackay of Edinburgh. The design was registered in 1864.

The meter has a cast iron case, an enamelled register face and brass connectors. It is painted silver.

Edinburgh had a considerable number of gas appliance manufacturers in the 19th century and into the 20th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-083-573-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1996.142
• Date: Late 19th century
  
• Material: Painted silver
  
• Dimensions: 396 mm H x 290 mm x 190 mm
  
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• Who: Alder and Mackay, Edinburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Silver painted gas meter for three lights, made to a design registered in December 1864, by Alder and Mackay, Edinburgh, late 19th century
  
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