Oil lamp

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGH 6
Date:	19th century
Material:	Tin
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
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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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