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Drop burners

Scope note

Metallic discs perforated by one or two wick tubes, which rest on the opening into the font; such burners often have a small tab on the edge by which they can be lifted.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000179679

Broader Terms used

<oil burners>

Term used for

burners, drop

Equivalent Terms used

drop burner

Created

13yrs ago

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