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Argand Gas Lamp for Microscopical Use, by Samuel Highley, London, c. 1870

Inventory Number 39998


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39998

Subject
Lamps
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Samuel Highley Philosophical Instrument Maker London. W.
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
metal
Object type
Lamp
Dimensions
Diameter: 39mm Height: 495mm Width: 220mm Depth: 176mm Weight: 2463g
Inventory No
39998

Description

The lamp is supported by a retort stand with a circular base. An arm on a sliding sleeve holds the lamp fitment, on the reverse of which is the tap with the connector for the gas supply. The fitment is enclosed by a glass housing which has a circular window and a chimney. A white disc is set on a sliding mounting behind the housing and a metal plate is mounted on the stand above the chimney A above this is a circular brass container.