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It is most likely a burner for preheating a hot-air engine. Also used for steam-powered vehicles.
Looking at the context of the stuff in that attic I will go for Nr 1 for now. Thank you for the suggestion. The owner is happy with it.
And a happy New Year and a prosperous 2016 of course!
The fuel part of a blower lamp. (Gasify gasoline under pressure and then burn with a wick: light
pressure tank for steam (whistle) or pressure tank for gas (watch) flame ????