Lamp, square metal frame lamp with 4 glass windows. Inside metal mechanism for wick. Top has chimney and handle.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, lamp, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

In 1832 William McGeoch & Co., Ltd was established, by William McGeoch senior at 113 Argyle St Glasgow as hardware merchants and exporters, and later were manufacturers of lamps and electrical fittings for ship, railway and domestic use. In the 1900s the company had expanded and had offices at 28 West Campbell Street Glasgow with a factory and warehouse located at the Warwick Works, 46 Coventry Rd, Birmingham. In 1922 the company had expanded and were employing 400 to 500 people. William seniors three sons had joined their father in establishing the business around 1888. The business was run by William McGeoch senior with Williams three sons Alexander, William and Andrew also taking an active part in the day to day running of the company. The company had expanded to such a degree that they were now manufacturing a variety of ships' hardware. This included metal cabin furnishings, signal lamps, ships' oil and candle lamps, motor lamps, switches, switchboards, electrical accessories and fittings. In 1982 William McGeoch & Co., Ltd was acquired by Bowthorpe Holdings Ltd.A lamp made by a significant manufacturer of marine equipment that made fittings for many famous ships including the Titanic.Marine oil Lamp with glass panels. Front panel missing. Access through glass panel door at side flat metal back. Metal fuel reservoir and no burner. Metal rounded chimney on top. Embossed McGeogh Maker Glasgowwarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, ships lamp, wm mc geoch ltd, hardware merchants, ships outfitters

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS and this month Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of CMHS. The puzzle around the naming of the suburb McKinnon tells the story of Daniel, Donald and Laughlin MacKinnon. 5 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 20 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2011. Notice for meeting February 27th and the Subscription $5 is due. Despite the recent heavy rain the Cottage and grounds were unaffected, however an possum / rat appears to have entered the Cottage via the Chimney and caused the breakage of 2 glass kerosene lamps that were on the mantelpiece and lots of droppings before escaping. Teresa Murphy, editor of ‘The Moorabbin Leader’ Newspaper, visited Box Cottage and discussed a proposed regular feature ‘Down Memory Lane’. Volunteers are requested for Open Days, and are reminded of the Visitors’ Book, Children’s Treasure Hunt Cards and the Volunteer Hours Record. Accompanying it is the Story of Daniel MacKinnon b Glasgow arrived Port Phillip 1839 died 1889, his son Donald MacKinnon b 1859 Terang, Victoria – 1932 and Laughlan MacKinnon b1817 Isle of Skye -1888 no relation to eitherCITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, mackinnon daniel, mackinnon donald, mackinnon laughlin, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, city of moorabbin, box william, glen eira historical society, the moorabbin leader newspaper, murphy teresa, the argus newspaper

Early Settlers used candles and lamps as their source of light after sunset. This lamp, uses a flat wick immersed in kerosene or oil, contained in the bulbous reservoir, with a side screw to adjust the flame enclosed in a glass, open top shield.A flat wick kerosene lamp. The knob protruding to the right adjusts the wick, and hence the flame size. This lamp has a plain blue glass shade -chimney with a fluted rim, blue glass geometrically engraved reservoir and a circular brass base early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, ormond, mckinnon, lighting, lamps, kerosene, paraffin, oil

Glass kerosene lamp with octagonal base & Greek key pattern around font. Brass collar, sun burner with wick, glass chimney.Sun 'B'lighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene, u2625.2

Kerosene lamp with cast iron base hand painted blue and green trim with red flowers and green petals. Amber glass font with brass collar & burner, complete with wick and glass chimney.Wick winder reads P&A Risdon MFG Co Danbury CT Made in USAlighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene, u4.705

Small red tin plate kerosene childs night light commonly called Pixie lamps, base filled with gravel or sand to prevent tipping over, small milk white glass chimney, brass burner complete with wick.Wick winder reads GWB British madelighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene

Lamp hanger and chain with font holder. The lamp would have had a glass font. Screw part of a burner - the lamp chimney would have sat on the edge. Funnel to side fill of lamp. In pieces. Used as lighting in the library/Athenaeum.German maker - Dietz 1858 patent

Glass lamp base - seven sided narrowing before kerosene covered bowl section covered with brass burner possibly ' Aladdin' with used wick. Middle rim patterned - molded glass. Chimney - clear glass undamaged. Made around 1920's - 1950's.

Kerosene Lamp & Wicks. Glass Chimney. Base Glass & Wicks not completestawell

Used by donor's parents in their home in Croydon in the 1950s.Glass kerosene lamp. Consists of base and the bowl for kerosene. Base has a wrinkled finish. Bowl has a metal holder for the wick and its adjuster. Chimney is missing and is to be purchased.lighting, kerosene & oil, glass technology, glassware

Kerosene lamp painted gold base with amber coloured glass and clear glass chimney.lighting, kerosene & oil

Kerosene lamp with glass chimney and brass coloured reflector painted gold. Base and back painted green and made from Solvol tin with 'Solvol' stamped onlighting, kerosene & oil

Black painted tin horizontal cylindrical shape on a cylindrical shaped base. Glass lens at the front with silver edging . Two tiered chimney for ventilation. Smaller Red lens at the back. Two protruding side pieces for hanging on hooksDietz Octo Driving Lamp New York U.S.A. (on back)lamp, lantern, driving, kerosene

Large Platform Lamp used by Railways to signal train at stoppings, Cubed in shape with angled sides. Plain glass front, Red-coloured lens on both sides, which can be opened to reveal plain glass.. Covered chimney on top . Bracket on the back to hang the lamp up. railway, platform lamp, lantern, signal, kerosene

Glass chimeny for a kerosene lamp, bulbous middle with flared top.lighting, kerosine & oil, chimney

Glass chimeny for a kerosene lamp, bulbous middle with flared top.lighting, kerosine & oil, chimney

Paraffin lamp. Dark wooden turned ornate stem. Metal base. Vitreous enamel fuel reservoir. Glass chimney with mantel. Plastic and cloth shade."Aladdin 21C Made in England GB. PAT. NOS. 694273-4 21C11" imprinted on fuel reservoir. "Aladdin heat resistant glass" imprinted on chimney. " Remove this gallery when lighting REG. TM. Aladdin Made in England" Written on gallery (under chimney)lighting, kerosene & oil, aladdin, kitchen lamp, light, paraffin, mantel, table lamp, chimney, lamp shade.

Clear glass fuel reservoir with radial ribbed design and handle. Glass chimney."Victor" embossed on gallery.lighting, domestic, glass, lamp, lighting.

Paraffin lamp with clear glass oil reservoir and stand. Oil reservoir is spherical in shape and has a bird pattern embossed while stand has a fluted base with decorative rivets and turns. On top of oil reservoir is a brass wick holder. It seems to be missing the chimney."An Qing China" is imprinted on interior of base along with an "A" in a circle. Chinese characters/letters are also imprinted on base interior and can be translated to the same as the English.lighting, kerosene & oil, light, lamp, paraffin, oil, birds, glass.

It was used as a bedroom lamp by Valmae (Colling) Gaudion in various railway houses lived in around Victoria in the days before electricity.A bedroom oil lamp with a light amber coloured glass bowl with a ring holder and blue oil inside. It has a green glass handle, a metal burner, cotton wick and a knob to adjust the flame. The chimney is clear glass with a decorated edge on the top.lamps, oil lamps

Manufactured by Holden and Frost for the illumination on buggies during the period ca1900Manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBlack painted steel carriage lamp. Opening right hand side, chimney and carry handle on top. Globular glass ball on side with inner red glass.buggies, lamp, civilian

Manufactured by Holden and Frost for the illumination on buggies during the period of ca1900Manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBlack painted steel carriage lamp. Oval front lens, red dimple lens on rear ,clear glass sides rectangular in shape, oval dome chimneyPatent no 270buggies, lamp, civilian

Used in the early 20th CenturyAn early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with three wire curved horizontal bands protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses a wick and knob that increases or decreases the length of the wick.lantens, kerosene lamps, lighting equipment, lamps

Used in the early 20th CenturyAn early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with curved wire protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses a wick and knob that increases or decreases the length of the wick.lamps, kerosene lamps, lighting equipment, lanterns