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This is a relatively large oil lamp for use with a microscope. It is designed to use kerosene, also known as paraffin oil which became widely available in the 1860's. It is signed on the ring-base: 'Swift & Son London'. The burner is signed: 'E. Miller & Co. Pat. July 21 63.' The instrument arises on a circular pillar from a lacquered brass ring. A knurled knob can lock the vertical position anywhere within the range. The large reservoir is made of glass and fits inside a wide lacquered brass ring on a black painted platform. There is a glass chimney. There is a knob with wick height adjustment. The porcelain chimney cover is supported by a separate ring which fits into a recepticle on the support for the lamp resevoir.