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1884.116.97.1

Metal lamp. Circular metal lamp with an integral loop found on the base of the lamp, from which the drip pan [1884.116.97 .2] hangs. [MOBB [OPS move] 15/5/2017]


1884.116.97.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal lamp. Circular metal lamp with an integral loop found on the base of the lamp, from which the drip pan [1884.116.97 .2] hangs. [MOBB [OPS move] 15/5/2017]
Long description
A twisted metal wire suspension loop has been inserted into the circular aperture at the top for hanging in a display. [MOBB [OPS move] 15/5/2017] Metal lamp. Circular metal lamp with rounded body and projecting, open wick channel. Narrowing sides around the central pan continue above channel level and are topped by four square sectioned pillars which bend outwards at the top, where they are connected by a square section of metal. There is a circular aperture for a suspension hook. An integral loop is found on the bottom of the lamp, from which the drip pan [1884.116.97 .2] hangs. [MOBB [OPS move] 15/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Normandy Normandie Caen
Cultural groups
French
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1879
Date collected
?Prior to 1879
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Cast, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Height: max 123 mm total, Height: max 112 mm, Width: max 75 mm total, Width: max 75 mm, Length: max 120 mm total, Length: max 120 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.116.97.1 Other numbers: QN 1 [Q N 1] PR no.: 40/ 9433

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