Lamp burner
George Polkey Ltd.
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Measurements
135 mm (Height); 70 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700591.2
Summary
Burner for a railway lamp. The burner comprises a cylindrical steel reservoir, a brass holder with turning screw for the wick, a ceramic wick holder with a length of wick, and a polished steel circular reflector behind.
Marks and inscriptions
On wick turner: G. POLKEY / B'HAM
Makers and roles
George Polkey Ltd., maker