Accession No
1923.288
Description
Iron 'crusie/cruise' oil lamp. Comprises of a bowl-shaped, open-topped reservoir and protruding spout, with a long suspension shaft terminating in a suspension loop, through which is inserted a single-ended eyebar affixed to a two-pronged spike. A serrated bar protruding from halfway up the shaft would be used to suspend the second reservoir (now missing).
Place
?Europe
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.288
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
76mm x 289mm x 135mm Weight 0.159kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A handwritten label affixed to the object with string reads: 'RC(?) 23. 2(?)88'.
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Iron "Cruisie".'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
'Crusie/cruise' oil lamp. Comprises a bowl-shaped, open-topped reservoir and protruding spout, with a long suspension shaft rising upwards from its rear. This shaft turns in a right-angle at the top and terminates in a suspension loop, through which is inserted a single-ended eyebar affixed to a two-pronged spike. A serrated bar protruding from halfway up the shaft would be used to suspend the second reservoir (now missing).
Event Date 9/5/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:49639
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