Paraffin Collection (#2)

Brass jug made from 2 French 75 mm shell case bottoms
Brass jug with an integral paraffin burner made out of 2 French 75 mm. shell case bottoms. Jug has an arts and crafts shaped handle and the base has ecclesiastical piercings. Trench Art

Paraffin lamp mounted on a 4 5 Howitzer shell case
Paraffin lamp mounted on a 4.5 Howitzer shell case. Trench Art

Poster advertising Saxoleine, safety lamp oil (coloured engraving)
XIR222488 Poster advertising Saxoleine, safety lamp oil (coloured engraving) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Paraffin embedding equipment in a lab

Paraffin dyeing equipment in a lab

Fire safety -- paraffin oil stove
Fire safety -- a Valor Junior paraffin oil stove with a safety guard around it

LCC-LFB Defective paraffin heater, fire investigation
A photograph taken for evidence of a paraffin heater which started a fire due to a defective ON/OFF control knob that could not be switched off

Calor Gas Window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Window display promoting Calor Gas and other products at a hardware ironmongers shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1956

Match tip, SEM

Strike anywhere match, SEM
Strike anywhere match. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of an unburnt match. The head of a match is usually made from paraffin and combustible chemicals

Safety match, SEM
Safety match. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of an unburnt match. The head of a match is usually made from paraffin and combustible chemicals

Paraffin lamp burning. Paraffin is a mixture of alkane hydrocarbons

Mule transports Kerosene in Iraq
Iraq - a mule is used to transport wooden cases of Palm Tree refined petroleum (kerosene), manufactured by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company

The Oil Shop. A young girl makes a purchase from the shop keeper, stood next to a large barrel of paraffin and a counter dominated by a large jar of paint

Demonstration of the Dracone, Southampton, 1958
Photograph of the Dracone, a flexible towed trailer for the transport of fluids lighter than water, Southampton, 19th September 1958

Dining by Oil Lamp
Paraffin lamps light up an al fresco outdoor evening drink after a hunt

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"Paraffin: Illuminating the Past and Present" Step back in time to the 1960s, where the TILLY LAMP and paraffin heaters warmed homes during chilly evenings. In London's Fulham, the LFB fought bravely against a blazing fire with their trusty 25 pump, while households relied on paraffin for warmth. Travel further back to 1932 when the Primus Stove took center stage as a reliable cooking companion. Aladdin Industries Ltd advertised their safety paraffin mantle lamp, bringing light into countless homes. Paraffin's versatility extended beyond lighting; it found its way onto jars of blackberry jam as a sealant. During World War II, a poster urged citizens to save fuel for battle, highlighting paraffin's importance during trying times. In 1933, Latona radiators showcased how paraffin could heat entire rooms efficiently. Even glamping tents in Bedfordshire embraced the cozy glow of a paraffin lamp. Across continents in Gordonton, North Carolina, Dorothea Lange captured Sunday afternoons at country stores on dirt roads - scenes that exuded nostalgia and simplicity. Paraffin lamps illuminated these gathering spots and added warmth to conversations among friends and neighbors. The Cape Cod Lighter from 1935/1942 by William Ludwig exemplified how even stylish accessories incorporated paraffin into everyday life. From providing light during dark nights to sealing homemade preserves or heating homes efficiently – throughout history, it has played an integral role in our lives. Its ability to bring comfort and illumination continues to shine brightly today.