from Aberdeenshire

Crusies

A crusie is a form of oil lamp, often attributed to Scotland but probably of wider provenance. These iron examples are all from Aberdeenshire. They date from the 18th century.

The crusie lamp has two pans. The upper one is an oil reservoir, the lower one a drip pan to collect any drops. They would have burned animal fat or fish oil and would have had a rush or rag for a wick.

Crusies gave rise to various superstitions. It was believed a blue flame meant the following day would be windy, and a green flame indicated the presence of a witch. A spark suggested news was coming to the person in whose direction the spark flew.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-221-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGE 55.2
Date:	18th century 18th century 18th century 18th century 18th century 18th century 18th century 18th century 18th century
Material:	Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron
Dimensions:	5.00" L x 2.85" W 5.20" L x 3.90" W 5.55" L x 3.40" W 5.90" L x 3.40" W 6.80" L x 3.70" W Back 7.60" H; suspension rod 6.00" L Stem 5.20" H; suspension hook 4.30" L Stem 6.20" H Stem 6.30" H; suspension rod 4.10" L
What:	Crusie / lower pan Crusie / lower pan Crusie / lower pan Crusie / lower pan Crusie / upper pan Crusie / upper pan Crusie / upper pan Crusie / upper pan Crusie / upper pan
Subject:	Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification) Lighting - crusies and stands (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Buchan
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Description:	Iron crusie with a round upper pan which has a pointed spout, and with a missing lower pan, from Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a round lower pan which has a long spout and a round bottom, from Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a lower pan which has a long spout and round bottom, from Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a round lower pan which has a spout and a round bottom, from Buchan, Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a round lower pan which has a spout and a round bottom, from Buchan, 18th century Iron crusie with a triangular, flat-bottomed lower pan, from Buchan, Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a triangular, flat-bottomed lower pan, from Buchan, Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a pear-shaped, round-bottomed lower pan, from Buchan, Aberdeenshire, 18th century Iron crusie with a pear-shaped, round-bottomed lower pan, from Buchan, Aberdeenshire, 18th century
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