- Museum
- The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
- Date
- c.1907
- Object Number
- SLM.1996.69
- Title
85mm Incandescent Paraffin Lamp
- Object Category
- Lamp
- Object Name
- Incandescent Lamp
- Description
In 1904 the Northern Lighthouse Board started heating paraffin oil to be burned as a gas vapour. The gas vapour was ignited and in turn heated a mantle to produce a great light.
- Acquisition Number
- SLM.1996.69
- Method
- Bay 10/Row E/Main Store/ Museum