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Binnacle Kerosene Lamp

Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309885

Description

Brass kerosene binnacle lamp with double folding handles and wooden viewing box with hinged cover and hook.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kerosene lamps
wood (plant material)
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
Component, Watercraft
Lamp, Watercraft
Lamp, Binnacle
Lamp, Binnacle

Additional Identification Number

E94

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 10 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2109

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