Lamp burner
George Polkey Ltd.
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, brass, ceramic and cloth.
Measurements
145 x 75 x 75 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700552.2
Summary
Burner for a railway lamp. A burner consisting of a cylindrical steel reservoir with a wick in a ceramic holder contained by a brass holder with a knurled turning screw. Behind the wick is a circular polished dished steel reflector. The back of the burner has an attachment for locating it within the lamp body and a kooped handle for lifting.
Marks and inscriptions
On wick burner: G. POLKEY / B'HAM
Makers and roles
George Polkey Ltd., maker