1. 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.
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2. Feeder Tube:On a Student or Argand lamp, the structural horizontal tube through which the fuel passes from the fount/tank to the burner.
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3. 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.
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4. Filler or Feeder Cap:A removable cover (usually threaded) that allows fuel to be added to the fount without removing the burner.
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5. 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.
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6. Finial
A finial is a decorative ornament at the top of a lamp, piece of furniture, or building.
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7. Fire Polished
Reheating an object to remove mold marks and marks left by tools; melting the surface and eliminated superficial irregularity or dullness.
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8. Fitter:
Generally the lower rim (or lip) of a chimney, globe or shade that that fits into a metal ring, burner or holder. A hall lamp shade, for example, would have a fitter on both ends.
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9. Flake:
A thin, shallow chip, 1/16" or smaller in thickness.
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10. Flame Spreader:-In a center draft or argand burner, the apparatus that directs airflow into the center of the flame and deflects the flame outward and upward, thus producing a larger, brighter flame.
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11. Flea-Bite:
An extremely small chip, generally 1/16" or smaller in size, roughly the size of a pin head. Sometimes called a "chigger-bite."
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12. Folded (or Rolled) Rim (or Edge):-Literally, the folding over of the glass onto itself to create a stronger edge. Commonly found on lamp shade tops.
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13. Fount or Font-The reservoir or tank that holds the fuel in a lamp. Can be made of metal or glass; fixed or removable.
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