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1932.88.266

Lamp of brass. Pear-shaped pan with a projecting copper wick nozzle. A right-angled arm is attached at the back. A twisted iron suspension hook is attached to the top of the arm with a swivel. [BA [OPS move] 22/5/2017]


1932.88.266

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lamp of brass. Pear-shaped pan with a projecting copper wick nozzle. A right-angled arm is attached at the back. A twisted iron suspension hook is attached to the top of the arm with a swivel. [BA [OPS move] 22/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Rome
Cultural groups
Italian
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1894
Date collected
1894
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Twisted, Process Bent, Process Soldered, Process Jointed, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 105 mm, Width: max 67 mm, Length: max 103 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.266 Other numbers: QS 30 [Q S 30]

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