Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 March 2018
This Lamp is shewn half size in figs. 1 to 4. Fig. 1 is a section of the whole lamp ; fig. 2 a view from above ; fig. 3 shews the mode of folding the wick ; and fig. 4 the tinplate cover, which serves as a stand while the lamp is in use.
It is provided with a “bayonet” slot, which works over the little pin shewn in fig. 1, so as to keep the cover in place when it is put on over the lamp.
The body of the lamp is made from a piece of iron or lead gas pipe, 1 1/2in. internal diameter, to one side of which the wick holder is soldered. I find that “night light” grease suits admirably—ordinary composite candies do very well.