Camphene lamp, brass, circa late 19th century-early 20th century

Camphene lamp, brass, circa late 19th century-early 20th century

Not on display

Single cylinder alcohol and turpentine burning lamp. Made of brass, this piece has three soldered feet on the underside and a threaded interior base. A large spring is housed inside between two bass tubes. The lower rounded portion is oxidizing. The interior tube is taking on a green patina. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.

Elisabet Ney Museum: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/elisabet-ney-museum

1909 collection

circa 19th century-early 20th century

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Lamp

Brass

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Physical Object

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