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Title: Interesting old glass lamp? But what is it for and how old?
Post by: peejyweejy on November 02, 2009, 06:07:28 PM

What an intriguing little piece of glass this. It is only 3.75" in height, the white bits are just paint spots that I've not yet cleaned off. It is very thick and quite heavy for such a lttle thing. The base is smooth with two little, raised dots but on the inside. It is clearly some sort of burner but for what - insense maybe? Any comments pease!
Peejy

Title: Re: Interesting old glass lamp? But what is it for and how old?
Post by: Mosquito on November 02, 2009, 06:33:07 PM

It's a spirit burner, usually used with methylated spirits. I used to have one in my chemistry set. My old Cona coffee maker also comes with one.

Title: Re: Interesting old glass lamp? But what is it for and how old?
Post by: peejyweejy on November 02, 2009, 06:35:13 PM

Wow what a quick respone, thank you. Do you have any idea how old this one might be?
Peejy

Title: Re: Interesting old glass lamp? But what is it for and how old?
Post by: Ivo on November 02, 2009, 07:21:15 PM

I think these have been in use circa 1920s - circa1950s - but do keep a few dozen years either way in reserve.

Title: Re: Interesting old glass lamp? But what is it for and how old?
Post by: peejyweejy on November 02, 2009, 09:08:03 PM

Thanks Ivo - will do!
Peejy