What-is-it question LII.

[2209patrick]

This item was made by James Barclay Hennell, London, 1879
This is one of the more unusual shapes for these types of items.
Usually they are roughly 3 inches (7.62cm) high and 5 inches (12.70cm) long.
What is it called?



Here's a clue. This type of item is among Tom's missing from the glossary list.
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Pat.
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[2209patrick]

Here's a couple drawings of silverplated ones from the 1886 Meriden Britannia Company catalog.
The piece on the left more closely resembles the traditional shape.



Pat.
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[dragonflywink]

That's an awfully fancy cigar lighter (lamp)!

~Cheryl
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[2209patrick]

Well done Cheryl!
Yes, they are cigar lamps.



Pat.
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