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  • Candle Holder- c. 1800
        A candle holder. Candles would have been an important source of light during the War of 1812 and were essential to life in early Upper Canada. During the winter months, candles provided warmth and li
      A candle holder. Candles would have been an important source of light …
  • Painted Betty Lamp- c. 1800
        This is a metal Betty lamp that is painted red, white and yellow with a hook on the handle to hang it up. It is 27.5 cm high (lamp - 3 cm, handle - 10 cm, hook - 14.5 cm) x 12 cm long x 8.5 cm diamet
      This is a metal Betty lamp that is painted red, white and …
  • Betty Lamp c. 1800
        This is a metal Betty Lamp with a hook attached to the handle. It is 28 cm high (lamp - 2.5 cm, handle - 8 cm, hook - 17.5 cm) x 7.5 cm long x 6 cm diameter. Lamps such as this would have been an imp
      This is a metal Betty Lamp with a hook attached to the …
  • Semi-Liquid Crusie Lamp- c. 1800
        A cast iron double crusie that has two rounded trays with elongated spouts; one above the other. Has a flat iron support that is curved and attached with a hook. This would have been used to light th
      A cast iron double crusie that has two rounded trays with elongated …
  • Semi-Liquid Crusie Lamp (Betty Lamp)- c. 1800
        A round/pear shaped dish made with a handle and a hook for hanging. Animal or fish fat was burned from a cotton wick within for a source of light. Betty lamps would have been an important source of l
      A round/pear shaped dish made with a handle and a hook for …
  • Double Cruise Lamp
        This Phoebe lamp is one of the earliest types of lamps that had been used in the colonies during the 17th century to early 19th century. The lamp consists of two small iron bowls with spouts, one han
      This Phoebe lamp is one of the earliest types of lamps that …
  • Wall Sconce- c. 1800
        This wall sconce is fashioned from metal and features a rectangular reflector with scalloped topping. The tray at the bottom of the sconce is semi-elliptical and the candlestick shaft is short. This
      This wall sconce is fashioned from metal and features a rectangular reflector …
  • Chamberstick
        A candleholder used during the 18th and 19th centuries. Black, metal (tin) candleholder, approximately 4 5/8 inches tall. The bottom is a round shallow dish approximately 5 3/4 inches x 5 3/4 inches.
      A candleholder used during the 18th and 19th centuries. Black, metal (tin) …
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