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John Scott Lamp (England)

John Scott Lamp (England) Information Wanted by Don Hastler
Posted: Feb. 28, 2000 @ 20:43.
I have two lamps like the one in the picture. The two wick risers have the name "John Scott Made In England" on them. The burner is a duplex with mechanism to put out the wicks after use. They are brass and are 12 1/4" to the top of the burner. Does anyone know anything about this company. I suspect they are fairly contemporary but do no know for certain. Any information is appreciated

On Feb. 29, 2000 @ 14:40, John in England wrote:
You are right it is fairly contemporary: It is a modern Duplex made for Scott Bros, now taken over by a firm in Cheshire whose name escapes me. Use kerosine only, ultra pure will burn too hot in one of these burners.
On Mar. 17, 2000 @ 22:01, Paul Benkover wrote:
John Scott was an importer of English made lamps. All were made in the 1970's & 80's. His business was in California USA and had his name put on the wick knobs. He died about 10 yrs. ago. His family still operate "Scott Lamp Supply" here in Northern California. The burner he used were first marked "Duplex" and were used in the lamps that were imported by A & A Importing. John paid the price and ordered an amount large enough to have the change made on the wick knob. John Scott was a good business man and he is missed. I knew him as a friend.