- Subject
- Lamps
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Samuel Highley
- Primary inscriptions
- Samuel Highley Philosophical Instrument Maker London. W.
- 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.
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