Brass hanging lamp. Eight wick nozzles projecting from central oil reserve with central pillar. There are curved wick holders in situ in each nozzle. The pillar is has five decorative ridges and is perforated at the top. A twisted metal wire hook is strung through the perforation. [MOBB [OPS move] 8/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Brass hanging lamp. Eight wick nozzles projecting from central oil reserve with central pillar. There are curved wick holders in situ in each nozzle. The pillar is has five decorative ridges and is perforated at the top. A twisted metal wire hook is strung through the perforation. [MOBB [OPS move] 8/5/2017]
Geographical reference: France
Europe > Western Europe > France; Paris
Cultural groups: French
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1889
Date collected: 1889
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Cast, Process Soldered, Process Twisted
Dimensions: Diameter: max 247 mm, Height: max 100 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.883 Other numbers: N 10

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp

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