Lamp, Oil
Object number2018.51.1
Manufacturer
M. Hardsocg
OriginPittsburg, PA
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumTin; Metal; Fabric
Credit LineGift of Richard P. Anton
DescriptionMiner's oil lamp. Conical-shaped tin body with soldered seams. Round hinged cap with vent hole. Tapered spout soldered to body with fiber wick inserted and beige fabric inside. Bent wire hanging hook with a pointed tip is soldered in a socket opposite the spout. Stamped maker's mark on the proper right side of the body includes a shield-shaped outline and a star surmounting a crown above the maker text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.125 × 1.813 × 4.25 in. (10.5 × 4.6 × 10.8 cm)MarksStamped text on the proper right side of the body "REGISTERED / IMPERIAL / M. HARDSOCG / PITTSBURG / PA".
Historical NotesOpen flame oil wick miner's lamp, made by M. Hardsocg.
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