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1932.88.965

Rushlight clip of iron with L-shaped arm with plate and socket for candle. [BA [OPS Move] 10/4/2017]


1932.88.965

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rushlight clip of iron with L-shaped arm with plate and socket for candle. [BA [OPS Move] 10/4/2017]
Long description
Rushlight clip of iron with L-shaped arm with plate and socket for candle. Stem is fixed into a turned and painted wooden stand. Stand is cracked and has woodworm holes. [BA [OPS Move] 10/4/2017]
Cultural groups
Welsh
Person
Field collector John Ponsonby Conroy
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1894
Date collected
By 1894
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Jointed, Process Socketed, Process Turned, Process Moulded, Process Painted, Process Riveted
Dimensions
Height: max 342 mm, Depth: max 96 mm, Width: max 140 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.965 Other numbers: BD B20 [B D B 20]

Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick, Lamp