Unknown , unverified object under all apparently visible features;
Province - INDIA
History - UNKNOWN
Material- METAL
technique - Welding
Color - Original Yellow
Object - Metal Hand held portable oil lamp
Description & physical properties;
1. Reservoir tank -
Cylindrical type pot / Round shape / Big / May hold about 5 liters oil.
hinge fitted lid on it , Iron wired handle - Portable & may hang on hook.
2. Spout / Nozzle -
Big & large to place & hold wick. It is inbuilded in side. Its nozzle has a rectangular
cut on side added round pin. Its probably a air hole .
3.It seems , this is never been used early though very old, Rustic, Color disorder , stains & dirts .
4. I guess, this should be about 90-100 years old.
Notes;
It is very identical to MCCLINTOCK IRVINE *TORCH LAMPS* / TALLOW-POT * as per
attached advertise paper Clip but I do not Claim this. It is for your reference
and understanding about Unknown lighting Pot.
Is this for industrial use (RAilRoad)?
Is this for remote travelling during non electric era ?
Is this a pillar hanging lamp used by remote village /town / community ?
Is this for small gathering among freedom fighter in remote areas?
Hard to establish its original object & purpose.
To best of Me.
Hand Made , About 100 years old , Made for customized used- Details not available.
Quantity - 1
Size - 9 1/2" Height, 8.0" dia all side without nozzle.Overall 19.0" Width.
Nozzle- Almost 2" dia wick hole with lid on it. 12" long Max.Approx.
Weight - 2880 grams .
Old, USED. As detailed.