Lamp, for use in railway carriage

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This candle-powered lamp dates from the 19th century. Lamps such as these were personal items carried by rail passengers for use in railway carriages.

The lamp consists of a tinned brass cylinder, in which a candle is held, kept in place by a steel spring. The barrel of the cylinder swivels to reveal or obscure the glazed candle chamber. Below is a brass label with the Royal coat-of-arms.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-590-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGL 5
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Tin, black enamelled with tinned brass cylinder and reflector, steel spring and glass cylinder. Inscription: On brass label: No. 112 / PATENT
  Lamp, candle
  
• Dimensions: 5.20" H X 2.00" D outer case; 4.70" H x 0.85" D candle holder
  
• What: Lamp, candle
  
• Subject: Lighting - lamps - of all kinds (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Candle-power lamp for use in a railway carriage, with the candle held in a tinned brass cylinder, and with the Royal arms on a brass label, 19th century
  
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