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Lamps Definitions & GlossaryJump To: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 33-Way_Switch |1. 3-Way Switch AAcid_Etching | Angle_Lamp | Annealing | Annealing_Crack | Argand | Arm_Chair | Armoire | ASID | Astral |2. Acid Etching:The process of etching the surface of glass with hydrofluoric acid. Acid-etched decoration is produced by covering the glass with an acid-resistant substance such as wax, through which the design is scratched. A mixture of dilute hydrofluoric acid and potassium fluoride is then applied to etch the exposed areas of glass. 3. Angle Lamp-The trade name for a lamp manufactured by The Angle Manufacturing Company designed to eliminate the undershadow produced by most lamps. The burners were set at an angle and were fitted with bowl shaped elbows topped with conical chimney-shades. 4. Annealing 5. Annealing Crack:A defect that occurs during the glass manufacturing process (during cooling) and generally results in a fine, hairline crack. Often, the crack does not go through the glass. 6. Argand-The burner type designed by Ami Argand which employs a circular wick held between to concentric metal tubes and uses a chimney and improved air flow design to produce a brighter, more efficient flame. Also refers to the early style of lamp using the Argand principle with a centrally located oil fount feeding the burner that is mounted on an arm away from the fount. The more recent student lamp is a revival of this early design. BBase | Base | Battery_Operated | Bed-in-a-bag | Bergere_Chair | Blaze_Hole | Blown_Glass | Bombe_Chest | Bracket_Lamp | Bruise | Bubbles | Burner | Burner_Cone | Burner_Tube | Burning_Fluid | Burst_Bubble |11. Base 12. Base 13. Battery Operated:Powered by batteries, these lamps are extremely portable and efficient. Great for students or crafters who need concentrated light in different areas. 14. Bed-in-a-bag:A bed-in-a-bag includes a comforter set and a sheet set. The pieces in the bag will usually be a comforter, bedskirt, pillow shams, a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcases. Most sets include two pillow shams and pillowcases, however the Twin Set includes just one pillow sham and one pillowcase. 15. Bergere Chair: CCamel-back | Canopy | Cased_Glass | Ceiling_Extension | Center_or_Central_Draft | Cherry | Chimney | Chimney-Shade | Chip | Cigar_Lighter | Cold_Blast | Collar | Comforter_Set | Commode | Composite | Connector | Copper-wheel_Engraving | Coronet | Crease | Crown | Cutting |27. Camel-back:-A camel-back sofa or chair has a hump or raised curve at the center of the back. 28. Canopy:The part of a lighting fixture the mounts to the ceiling. In a pull-down hall lamp fixture, the part that hangs from the ceiling and contains the pulleys. 29. Cased Glass:-Glass formed by layering glass of varying colors together. Usually two colors, sometimes more. In founts, it is often wheel cut to produce geometric designs. Sometimes referred to as "overlay." 30. Ceiling Extension: 31. Center or Central Draft:A burner type, using the Argand principle, characterized by a hollow tube running through the center of the fount or lamp. Generally uses a flame spreader to diffuse the air. DData_Ports | Dead_Flame | Deflector | Dent | Dimmer_Switch | Ding | Dip | Double-Jack_Chain | Down_Light | Drip_Cup | Drop-leaf | Duplex |48. Data Ports:-These handy ports are usually located in the base of your desk lamp and give you the option to connect and disconnect your computer or laptop with ease. Most desk lamps with data ports are as sleek and modern as the technology they contain. 49. Dead Flame-A lantern design whereby the airflow to the flame is strictly controlled, reducing the draft, and thereby reducing or eliminating flickering. 50. Deflector: 51. Dent: 52. Dimmer Switch EEmbossed | Energy_Efficient | Engraving | Etagere | Etching | Expander | Extinguisher |60. Embossed:Any pattern or design that is pressed or molded into a piece. Term can apply to both metal and glass items. 61. Energy Efficient:Energy efficient lighting uses about 75% less energy than regular lighting. A desk lamp that is energy efficient can help the environment and your electrical bill. As energy efficient lamps become more commonplace, it is becoming easier to find a stylish, eco-friendly light for your desk. 62. Engraving-A method of producing a design/pattern on glass whereby shallow cuts are made using copper cutting wheels and abrasives. 63. Etagere 64. Etching FFairy_Lamp | Feeder_Tube | Figural_Stem | Filler_or_Feeder_Cap | Finger_Lamp | Finial | Fire_Polished | Fitter | Flake | Flame_Spreader | Flea-Bite | Folded_(or_Rolled)_Rim_(or_Edge) | Fount_or_Font |67. Fairy Lamp:-Generally a candle or night lamp with a glass base and domed shade the burns a stubby (votive-type) candle. Range from plain to ornate art glass types. 68. Feeder Tube:On a Student or Argand lamp, the structural horizontal tube through which the fuel passes from the fount/tank to the burner. 69. Figural Stem:-A classification of a composite lamp which has a stem that is molded, carved or cast in relief that depicts a person, animal or object, or combination of elements. 70. Filler or Feeder Cap:-A removable cover (usually threaded) that allows fuel to be added to the fount without removing the burner. 71. Finger Lamp:-A lamp made with a loop that allows it to be carried by inserting the index finger through the loop to support the lamp. Can have a flat base, or a footed (raised) base. GGallery | Gauffer | Gimbal_Lamp | Globe | Gone_With_The_Wind_Lamp | Gooseneck |80. Gallery: 81. Gauffer-The act of crimping or fluting, such as a chimney top or lamp shade. Can be hand formed or formed with the use of tools. 82. Gimbal Lamp:Lamps mounted in double trunnions, or gimbals, with a weighted base that allows it to hang vertically despite movement. Often used on ships and trains. 83. Globe:-A term often used to describe a lamp shade, particularly a ball shade. Also to describe the lamp glass used in a lantern. 84. Gone With The Wind Lamp:-Generally a vase or parlor lamp with a removable fount and matching painted or embossed decoration on both the lamp base and shade. HHall_Lamp | Hand_Lamp | Hanging_Lamp | Hardwood | Harp | Haze | Heat_Check | Height_Adjustable | Highboy | Hinge | Hot_Blast |86. Hall Lamp: 87. Hand Lamp-Generally another name for a finger lamp where the fount forms the base of the lamp. Designed to be carried by hand from one place to another. Made of metal or glass. 88. Hanging Lamp-Any lamp designed to be suspended from the ceiling. 89. Hardwood 90. Harp: IInsect_Screen |97. Insect Screen:Any perforated metal or wire mesh accessory placed on the top of a lamp chimney to prevent insects and other debris from falling into the burner. JJeweled |98. Jeweled LLadder_Chain | Lantern | Leveler | Lip | Loveseat | Lowboy |99. Ladder Chain-A type of chain commonly used on hanging lamps characterized by links that are configured into the shape of a ladder. Sometimes solid brass, but most often made of brass-plated steel for strength. 100. Lantern: 101. Leveler:-A device used on a hanging lamp to keep the lamp hanging level. Often a spreader that pivots in the center. 102. Lip:Commonly the flanged area of a chimney or lamp shade used to secure it to the burner or shade holder, respectively. 103. Loveseat MMahogany | Mantle | Maple | Marked | Mechanical_Lamp | Miniature_Lamp | Mold_Blown_Glass | Mold_Marks | Motor |105. Mahogany 106. Mantle 107. Maple 108. Marked:Referring to an item that contains any manufacturer's mark, logo, hallmark, patent information, etc. Could be either molded in the glass or embossed on the metal. 109. Mechanical Lamp-Any lamp characterized by a key-wound, clockwork driven mechanism to "fan" the flame. The fans create a sufficient draft that these lamps are designed to burn without chimneys. NNight_Lamp_or_Night_Light |114. Night Lamp or Night Light:A small kerosene lamp designed to be used at night. See also Miniature Lamp. OOak | Oil_Guard |115. Oak: 116. Oil Guard-A term associated with Lomax (and similar) lamps that employs an lipped outer rim to catch spilled kerosene. Also referred to as a "spill-guard" lamp. PPatent_Dated | Pearl_Top | Peg_Lamp | Perforations | Petal_Top | Piano_Lamp | Pickwick | Pie_Crust | Pine | Pontil_-_Polished | Pontil_-_Rough | Pot_Stone | Pressed_Glass | Primary_Colors | Prism_Ring | Prisms | Prong | Pull-Down |117. Patent Dated-Any information on an object that contains actual patent dates, patent numbers, or other patent information; or information that can be associated with known patents or dates. 118. Pearl Top 119. Peg Lamp 120. Perforations 121. Petal Top RReducer | Redwood | Reflector |135. Reducer: 136. Redwood:Redwood is a valuable and costly hardwood characterized by its red color. Because it is durable and weathers in interesting ways, it is often used for casual furniture, including outdoor pieces. It is also used for outdoor decking and fences. 137. Reflector-Any mirrored surface, often blown mercury glass, or concaved metal surface designed to increase light output by reflection. SScratch | Scuffing | Secondary_Colors | Secretary | Set_Screw | Shade | Shade | Shade_Ring | Sheet_Set | Side_Chair | Sinumbra | Skater and #39;s_Lantern | Slipper_Chair | Sliver | Smoke_Bell | Smoke_Shade | Sofa | Spear | Spider | Split | Spreader_or_Spanner | Staining | Stand_Lamp | Stem | Stop_Balls | Store_Lamp | Straw_Mark | Stress_or_Age_Crack | Striae | Student_Lamp | Suspended_Lamp | Swing_Arm |138. Scratch:-Significant abrasions with measurable depth. If you scraped your fingernail over a scratch, you could feel it. 139. Scuffing 140. Secondary Colors 141. Secretary: 142. Set Screw TTeak | Thumb_Wheel | Trim_Ring | Tripod |170. Teak 171. Thumb Wheel:-The knob on the burner that is used (turned) to adjust the height of the wick. 172. Trim Ring-A decorative brass ring used to protect the tops of ball shades on GWTW and other lamps. Also, any decorative ring used to embellish the top of a lamp base with a drop-in fount. 173. Tripod VVapor_Vent |174. Vapor Vent WWall_Plate | Walnut | Wheel_Engraving | Wick | Wick_Trimming | Wick_Tube | Wick_Wheel | Winder | Wing_Chair |175. Wall Plate 176. Walnut-Walnut is a hardwood characterized by its dark brown color and medium grain. It is used for traditional style furniture pieces including tables, chairs, chests, desks, and armoires. English walnut and black walnut are the most common varities used today. 177. Wheel Engraving:-A process of decorating the surface of glass by the grinding action of a wheel. An abrasive in a grease or slurry is applied to a wheel, as the engraver holds the object against the underside of the rotating wheel. See Copper-wheel engraving 178. Wick-That which carries liquid fuel from the fount to the burner for combustion. Usually of cotton or similar material. Flat, round, braided, etc. 179. Wick Trimming-The act of cutting or shaping the wick to produce a better shaped flame (and to remove carbon build-up), thus producing better light. Often done with specially made scissors. Also refers to a special adaptation of many burners which allows the gallery to be raised to expose the wick without removing the chimney and in some cases, the shade. The burner can also be lighted in this fashion. |
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