NEIMME: Lamps
No. 40.
DONALD LAMP.
Made by Mills, Newcastle upon Tyne.
CONSTRUCTION.
The lamp consists of a 28 mesh iron gauze, with cap, enclosed within a glass and bonnet.
Air inlet is through holes in the bottom ring, thence through the gauze to the flame.
Lock. Padlock or rivet.
Burner. ? ins flat wick
Dismantling by the bottom ring.
HISTORICAL NOTE.
Donald was for many years chief lamp maker in the firm of Mills and Son, Newcastle and this lamp was very popular, particularly in Northumberland and Durham.
No. 41.
DONALD LAMP.
Presented by Col. W.C. Blackett.
Made by Patterson, Newcastle upon Tyne.
This lamp is very similar to No. 40, the only noteworthy difference being the position of the air inlet holes and the screw lock.
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No. 42. |
This lamp is very similar to No. 40, the only noteworthy difference being that this is dismantled by the bottom ring and the middle ring.
No. 43.
DONALD LAMP.
Presented by C.H. Leeds.
This lamp is very similar to No. 40, the only noteworthy difference being the design of the bonnet and that there are only three standards