Late 19th century Weiss portable ophthalmic lamp as illustrated in the John Weiss & Son 1898 catalogue.
The nickel plated iron outer case with badge to the lid
J. WEISS & SON
*2 STRAND LONDON
The tiny oil lamp with gilt and bronzed brass finish designed to be used like a hand held torch, the font unscrews for filling, chained cap covers the wick in transit.
The chimney shroud with bullseye condenser front lens, the back with screw on covered convex glass.
The outer case a stable stand for the lamp with oil storage.
Light rust and surface wear to the plated outer case otherwise all in excellent working condition.
Height of lamp set up 5,3/4? or 146mm,
weight 280 grams
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Internal Reference: 170825
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1122018
Dateline of this antique is 1890
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