Oil lamp

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This hanging oil lamp comes from Linlithgow in West Lothian. It was made in the 19th century, possibly by a tinker. It is made of tin.

The circular lamp has three spouts, each with an open spout as a drip pan below. Below the spouts are three bulbous feet. The lid has a small moulded knob in the centre and there are small hooks at the side of the vessel, to which a handle can be attached.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-550-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGH 5
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Tin
  Lamp
  
• Dimensions: 6.00" H; base 1.30" H x 4.05" D; lid 3.20" D
  
• What: Lamp
  
• Subject: Lighting - oil lamps with spout and/or wick, mostly tin (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, West Lothian, Linlithgow
  
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• Description: Hanging lamp of tin, painted red, cylindrical with three spouts near the top side, from Linlithgow, 19th century
  
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