Unidentified object

May 2, 2023
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Does it have a vent hole near the top of the glass? That wick looks nearly new.
 

It is an alcohol lamp of the type used by jewelers, assayers. chemists and glassworkers, often in conjunction with a blowpipe.
Do an image search for "alcohol lamp" and you will find many examples.
 

It is an alcohol lamp of the type used by jewelers, assayers. chemists and glassworkers, often in conjunction with a blowpipe.
Do an image search for "alcohol lamp" and you will find many examples.
I believe you are right. Thank you!
 

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