from Fifekeith, Banffshire
Add to albumA crusie is a form of oil lamp, often attributed to Scotland but probably of wider provenance. This iron example is from Fifekeith in Banffshire.
The crusie has two pans. The upper one is an oil reservoir with a damaged hinged lid across the bowl. 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 were common throughout rural Europe, since they used cheap, easily obtained materials. They burned with a smoky, smelly flame, producing a low level of light.
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-150-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MGE 36.2
- Date: 18th - 19th century
18th - 19th century
18th or 19th century
- Material: Iron
Iron
Crusie / lower pan
Crusie / upper pan
- Dimensions: 6.40" L x 3.80" W
Stem 5.90" H; suspension rod 4.20" L
- 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, Banffshire, Fife Keith
Scotland, Banffshire, Fife Keith
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- Description: Iron crusie with a shallow, round lower pan which has a spout and a round bottom, from Fifekeith, Banffshire, 18th or 19th century
Iron crusie with a shallow, round lower pan which has a spout and a round bottom, from Fifekeith, Banffshire, 18th or 19th century
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