Lighting Equipment

Lamp burner

1844-1920

Object ID:
1962.13779.2
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Description

A brass wick holder. The wick holder is circular with a stepped edge and a domed lid, which is hinged. At the top center of the dome is a slit 1/4" w. Underneath the dome is a stepped perforated disk with an oval protrusion. This protrusion continues to the holder's base, which is attached to curved arms, with decorative cut-outs. Through the holder is a small brass rod with a circular disk at one end for progressing the wick, which catches on the three gear-like spokes on the opposite end of the rod.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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Shaker Museum Lighting Equipment. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=21721. Accessed on November 26, 2024

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