Oil lamp

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGH 31
Date:	19th century
Material:	Tin; metal. Inscription: Label: MANUFACTURED / BY / JOHN STEELE / EDINBURGH
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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