Lamp of tinned iron. Pear-shaped pan with crimped edges and a wick channel projecting from near the centre almost vertically. A vertically projecting arm is attached at the back and bent at the top. A wire suspension hook is attached to the top of the arm with a swivel. [BA [OPS move] 22/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Lamp of tinned iron. Pear-shaped pan with crimped edges and a wick channel projecting from near the centre almost vertically. A vertically projecting arm is attached at the back and bent at the top. A wire suspension hook is attached to the top of the arm with a swivel. [BA [OPS move] 22/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Greece
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece; Peloponnese Návplion
Cultural groups: Greek
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1895
Date collected: 1895
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Tin Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Wrought, Process Bent, Process Soldered, Process Rolled, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Height: max 127 mm, Width: max 84 mm, Length: max 89 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.818 Other numbers: QS 45 [Q S 45]

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp

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