Crusie

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A crusie was a type of lamp which burnt animal fats or oil. This iron example is from Aboyne in Aberdeenshire.

The crusie consists of an upper and lower pan. Peeled rushes would have used for wicks. Lamps were made by local blacksmiths and were durable and long lasting.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-298-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGE 13.2
• Date: 18th/19th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Crusie / upper pan
  
• Dimensions: 240 mm H x 145 mm L
  
• What: Crusie / upper pan
  
• Subject: Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aboyne
  
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• Description: Iron crusie with a flat-bottomed lower pan with a long spout
  
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