An illustration of an alcoholic furnace which is fueled by an alcohol lamp.

Alcoholic Furnace

An illustration of an alcoholic furnace which is fueled by an alcohol lamp.

"Argand got his first suggestion for his burner-- invented in 1780-- from this style of alcohol lamp, then in general use throughout France." -Bodmer, 1917

Alcohol Lamp

"Argand got his first suggestion for his burner-- invented in 1780-- from this style of alcohol lamp,…

Image of a typical alcohol lamp

Alcohol Lamp

Image of a typical alcohol lamp