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Liverpool lamps

Scope note

Argand lamps fitted with a rod terminated by a plate which is positioned so that the air passing through the tube surrounded by the wick is deflected against the flame causing it to spread and become globular.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000183240

Broader Terms used

Argand lamps

Term used for

lamps, Liverpool

Equivalent Terms used

Liverpool lamp

Created

13yrs ago

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