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1932.88.276

Hanging candlestick and rushlight clip. [MOBB [OPS move] 5/4/2017]


1932.88.276

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hanging candlestick and rushlight clip. [MOBB [OPS move] 5/4/2017]
Long description
Hanging candlestick and rushlight clip. The candle holder is a conical socket attached to the bent arm of the rushlight clip. There is a stud and slot arrangement on flat rod for adjustment of hanging height. [MOBB [OPS move] 5/4/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1890
Date collected
1890
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Jointed, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 21 mm, Width: max 155 mm, Length: max 836 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.276 Other numbers: CD 11 [C D 11]

Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick