Parafin lamp

Side view of a lamp showing the complete lamp.

Side view of a lamp showing the base only.

Underside view of a lamp showing the base screwed in place.

Classification

Description

A Super Aladdin parafin lamp with a phenol formaldehdye base and a glass chimney. This lamp is a good example of the properties of bakelite especially its resistance to parafin.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Aladdin (lamp)

Inscriptions

cast: "Super Aladdin. British Made" (adjuster screw)

Object number

AIBDC : 006330SA

Rights

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Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

Method

compression moulded

fabricated

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF	body
phenol formaldehyde
metal	wick holder and base plate
glass	chimney

Dimensions

Height

300mm

Diameter

160mm

Colour

brown