This listing is for the Victorian Era Glass Reservoir Spirit Lamp with Attached Brass Snuffer. This antique alcohol spirit lamp, often called a jeweler's or dental burner, features a clear glass reservoir base designed to hold denatured alcohol for a clean, smokeless flame. The burner assembly is crafted from solid brass and includes a side-mounted thumb wheel for adjusting the height of the wick. A key feature is the small metal snuffer cap attached by a delicate chain, which is used to safely extinguish the flame and prevent fuel evaporation when the lamp is not in use. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, these compact lamps were essential bench tools for professionals like watchmakers, jewelers, and dentists. They provided a precise heat source for tasks such as melting sealing wax, light soldering, or sterilizing small instruments. This piece retains its original character with a natural aged patina on the brass components, making it a functional collectible for enthusiasts of vintage laboratory equipment or antique trade tools. Interesting Find!!

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