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Lamp, for use in railway carriage

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000-100-103-590-C
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Lamp, for use in railway carriage

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: 0098: 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
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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