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1884.116.104

Metal lamp of tin with copper alloy (?brass) wick holder, mechanism for raising the wick and wick cap. [MOBB [OPS move] 17/5/2017]


1884.116.104

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal lamp of tin with copper alloy (?brass) wick holder, mechanism for raising the wick and wick cap. [MOBB [OPS move] 17/5/2017]
Long description
Metal lamp of tin with copper alloy (?brass) wick holder, mechanism for raising the wick and wick cap. Rounded triangular lamp with flat bottom, straight sides and flat, recessed top. Vertical arm attached at the back curves towards the end, and a metal hook and spike are attached via a swivel loop. [MOBB [OPS move] 17/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Auvergne Volvie
Cultural groups
French
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1880
Date collected
1880
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Tin Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material White Metal, Process Soldered, Process Jointed, Process Bent, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 160 mm, Width: max 82 mm, Length: max 101 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.116.104 Other numbers: QC 101 [Q C 101] PR no.: 41/ 11363

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp