Oil lamp

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

The lamp consists of two cylindrical vessels, one inside the other. There are three spouts, a thin wire handle riveted to the side, and no lid. The body has been painted red.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-255-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 10
Date:	19th century
Material:	Tin
Dimensions:	7.30" H; base 1.25" H x 4.10" D
What:	Lamp, oil
Subject:	Lighting - oil lamps with spout and/or wick, mostly tin (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire
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Description:	Hanging oil lamp of tin, painted red, consisting of two cylindrical vessels, one inside the other, from Aberdeenshire, 19th century
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