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Crusie

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from west Fife

Postcard of Crusie.
000-190-004-154-C
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Crusie

A crusie is a form of oil lamp, often attributed to Scotland but probably of wider provenance. This iron example is from west Fife.

The crusie has two pans. The upper one is an oil reservoir. The lower one is a drip pan to collect any drops. The height of the upper pan could be adjusted. The stem is bent forward and pierced for the suspension loop.

Crusies were made by local blacksmiths and were durable and long lasting. They burned animal fat or fish oil and had a rush or rag for a wick. They were popular throughout rural Europe over a long period, and are often difficult to date.


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Online ID: 000-190-004-154-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGE 52.2
Date: 18th - 19th century
18th - 19th century
18th or 19th century
Material: Iron
Iron
Dimensions: 5.20" L x 2.90" W
Stem 6.90" H
What: Crusie / lower pan
Crusie / upper pan
Subject: Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification)
Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Fife (west)
Scotland, Fife (west)
Event:
Description: Iron crusie with a round lower pan which has a spout and a round bottom, from West Fife, 18th or 19th century
Iron crusie with a round lower pan which has a spout and a round bottom, from West Fife, 18th or 19th century
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