"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 03:42:51 GMT, "R.H." wrote:


182 Something you might find in a house of ill repute?

Possibly, if they have old lanterns there.

Is it for holding a gas mantle in shape ?


No, the knob is turned to raise or lower the wick. Maybe lantern is the
wrong word for one of these, I probably should have said oil lamp.