Official catalogue of the British section.
- Great Britain. Executive Commission, Philadelphia International Exhibition (1876)
- Date:
- 1876
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Official catalogue of the British section. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![wut they strengthen the flue in such a manner as to render hooping with angle or tee iron unnecessary, the iirculation of water is also promoted, and unequal expansion prevented. These tubes are made by special machinery, and can be supplied whenever necessary, at two or three days itotice. The manufacture of these tubes and boilers by Messrs. Galloway and Sons has now been carried on for many years, and their establishments in Manchester bear testimony to the increasing demand which is made oar this class of work. With their present appliances many thousand tubes, and from 300 to 400 boilers per eear, are made and dispatched to all parts of the world. Gardner & Sons, 453 & 454, Strand, 3 & 4, Duncannon Street, London. Lamps for Domestic Purposes.—These lamps are all arranged to burn petroleum on Messrs. Gardner's mproved duplex [doubled wick] principle, which improves their illuminating power and makes it possible to eet rid of the old unsightly globe. In the offices of the British Commission are patterns based on mediaeval models, reproduced in brass repousse and polished, with twisted serpentine columns, crystal and ruby glass, iHiich are combinations not attempted before. There are also hanging lamps on the same principle, some of rrtiich are especially constructed for office use. The barracks and other buildings belonging to the British Commission are lighted by lamps on the same rrinciple adapted to their various purposes. In Messrs. Gardner's cases are lamps of this description in designs executed in silver and gilt plate, : rfhich are reproductions of classic, renaissance, and Indian styles. In these cases also are reproductions of old English candlesticks. Reading or Study Lamps.—In electro plate, but made also in brass or bronze. Burn colza or any : egetable oil, and are especially recommended on account of their convenient form and soft light. They are »-.so made to burn paraffin and the heavy mineral oils known as mineral sperm. Surgical Lamps.—Used in the Franco-Prussian War. Ship Cabin Lamps.—New designs of cabin wall lamps on the duplex principle in electro-plate and in Irrass, &c. A section of one of the lamps supplied to H.M.S. Alert and Discovery forming the Arctic pxpedition of 1875. This is a strong lamp, riveted together, and fitted with a double case of copper, the Intervening space being filled with felt to prevent the coagulation of oil and to permit the consumption of fat jp tallow if needed. The flame is three inches high and equals 26 candles. Silver Medal awarded, Paris ||I£aritime Exhibition, 1875. The Soldiers Lamp.—Designed for and exhibited by permission of H.M.'s Indian Government. Can be listed as a hand lantern, or suspended or fastened to a tent pole. Will burn steadily under a heavy wind, and jpae ventilation is not liable to become clogged as in out-door lamps where gauze is used as a protector. The Jplazing is common window glass, which in case of breakage can be easily replaced. The Travelling Lamp.—Burns mineral or colza oil and contains one week supply, will keep steady in jhy draught; is arranged as a suspending or table lamp and fits in a small and very light tin case, without jpacking. Patent Stirrup Lamp.—For use by exploring parties, or on rough bridle paths. Travelling Reading Lamp—For use in private cabins, railway compartments, &c. Made with patent jtlilf-acting fastenings. Pocket size. Ship or Military Band Lamp.— Adapted for the circular band stands and constructed to light two music jjaands at once. f 2 *](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b21497503_0091.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
