Lantern of iron. Carriage lamp, one of a pair with [1940.44.4 .2 B]. Cuboid lantern with bevelled glass on two sides. Candle socket within and suspension loop on top of fluted cover. [BA [OPS move] 27/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Lantern of iron. Carriage lamp, one of a pair with [1940.44.4 .2 B]. Cuboid lantern with bevelled glass on two sides. Candle socket within and suspension loop on top of fluted cover. [BA [OPS move] 27/4/2017]
Long description: Lantern of iron. Carriage lamp, one of a pair with [1940.44.4 .2 B]. Cuboid lantern with bevelled glass on two sides. Candle socket within and suspension loop on top of fluted cover. A hinged door is on one side with a roundal of red glass and a clasp on a length of wire. Jointed suspension handle at the back with springs and a cylindrical stem underneath. [BA [OPS move] 27/4/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source J. Snow
Date / Period: Date made: 1800-1900
Date collected: By 1940
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1940
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Glass, Material Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Jointed, Process Perforated, Process Stamped, Process Bent, Process Riveted
Dimensions: Width: max 130 mm, Length: max 200 mm, Height: max 370 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1940.4.4.1B

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