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1932.88.252.1

Lamp. Brass cylindrical lamp with diagonal projecting cylindrical spout with tear-drop shaped wick opening. The rim is bent and slightly expanded. The lamp holder is [1932.88.252 .2] and the lid is [1932.88.252 .3]. [MOBB [OPS move] 16/3/2017]


1932.88.252.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lamp. Brass cylindrical lamp with diagonal projecting cylindrical spout with tear-drop shaped wick opening. The rim is bent and slightly expanded. The lamp holder is [1932.88.252 .2] and the lid is [1932.88.252 .3]. [MOBB [OPS move] 16/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Dutch
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast, Process Bent, Process Soldered
Dimensions
Height: max 281 mm total, Height: max 52 mm, Width: max 73 mm total, Width: max 73 mm, Length: max 161 mm total, Length: max 145 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.252.1 Other numbers: SN 25 [S N 25]

Search terms: Lighting, Vessel, Lamp