Round-bodied glass alcohol lamp (a) with flat bottom, tapered, frosted neck, white cotton wick and a top metal cap (b) that holds the wick in place; a round-topped glass cap (c) with a frosted glass band around the inner surface of its bottom opening fits over the top.
Round-bodied glass alcohol lamp (a) with flat bottom, tapered, frosted neck, white cotton wick and a top metal cap (b) that holds the wick in place; a round-topped glass cap (c) with a frosted glass band around the inner surface of its bottom opening fits over the top.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - lamp - Size: Width 9.2 cm x Diameter 8.0 cm
b - lamp - Size: Width 1.6 cm x Diameter 2.0 cm
c - lamp - Size: Width 6.0 cm x Diameter 4.0 cm
Provenance
Originally owned by donor, Dr. Stevan George, used in his family practice in Newfoundland in the 1960s.
"BRITISH MADE // A.F.M." appears in raised glass letters on the bottom of the lamp; a paper label affixed to the glass cap reads "2/10"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-3
Condition Remarks
The glass shows minor signs of wear in the form of scratches, and a chip in the glass cap 1.0 cm long; there were two patches of white discolouration 0.6 cm x 0.3 cm and 1.0 cm x 0.4 cm; the inner surfaces were dusty; #2: chipped and dirty.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. J.A. Low; "A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 628 (similar to Fig. 53752)
Research Facts
Dr. George trained in Canada and Scotland, with a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and began working at Kingston General Hospital in 1963.