Up for auction is this original Falks Veritas brass kerosene / paraffin handlamp, also referred to as a 'finger lamp' . This lamp was unused old stock, and has been lightly polished and fitted with a new-old-stock wick . The burner is the 'English Slip' type and is complete with an original Griffin brand Slip chimney
Lamp is marked underneath with the Veritas logo and 49 , for 1949 manufacture date , the brass bottom indicating that this is a higher quality lamp than many that had hidden tin bottom.
Stands 11 inches tall and 6 inches wide including handle . The handle has the 'hole and slot' that allows the lamp to be securely hung on a screw or nail in the wall . Burns brightly and without smell if clean kerosene is used, will be sent with instructions for use .
NO dents or leaks and no cracks or chips to the glass chimneys . Ideal lamp for powercuts, or caravan / shepherds hut use.
Last 2 pictures show similar lamp in 1939 Veritas catalogue with the same slip burner.
Will be well packed for safe arrival.
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