LAMP, IGNITION

c. 1918 - 1929
Overview

Metal upside down cone shaped can with brass spout, wide flat metal circular base held in place with four rivets. Large flat metallic circular handle opposite the spout . Copper name plate on one side. The top of the cone shaped body has a flat curcular o

Historical information

Oil can was used by the 2nd class Engineer Robert Campbell in the 1920's. The can was used to ignite boilers of steam trains during his time working in the Jarrahdale area for the Western Australian Government Railways.
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Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1975.28A
Item type
Material
Width
240 mm
Height or length
85 mm
Depth
123 mm
Statement of significance

This ignition lamp, which includes his name attached by an engraved metal plate is representative of the type of technology used by Western Australian Government Railway employees such as 2nd class engineer robert Campbell to ignite the boilers on steam s

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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