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The Meteor Lamp (P&A)
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The Meteor Lamp by Gerry
Posted: September 15, 1998 @ 10:01.
I have acquired the Meteor hanging lamp, by Royal, does anyone know where I may find additional information as to history and parts available?
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On September 15, 1998 @ 21:23, Fil Graff, Guild Secretary
wrote:
Gerry: "Royal" is a Plume and Atwood burner Tradename. The Royal burner uses a wick that is still available, and a standard #2 or #3 chimney. I couln't find reference to "Meteor" in the one P&A catalogue I have, but it is likely the Trade name of the lamp assembly. As I recall, the Royal burner presents some challenge in installing the wick, but once replaced (assuming all the "innards" holding it in place and allowing adjustment are there, the lamp should burn OK. I believe I had to thin the wick somewhat by removing vertical threads until it easily cleared the space allowed (the modern wicks are thicker than the old ones). :: Fil Graff ::