Iron hanging lamp. Open, circular lamp with projecting wick nozzle. Curved, vertical arm at the back with oblong aperture down the length. [MOBB [OPS move] 23/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Iron hanging lamp. Open, circular lamp with projecting wick nozzle. Curved, vertical arm at the back with oblong aperture down the length. [MOBB [OPS move] 23/5/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Scotland Strathclyde
Cultural groups: Scottish
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1892
Date collected: 1892
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions: Height: max 58 mm, Width: max 84 mm, Length: max 138 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.736 Other numbers: QD 3 [Q D 3]

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp

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