- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Small clip of spring tongs with projecting plates on a domed brass base. [El.B 25/6/2009]
- Geographical reference
- Wales Powys Llanbrynmair
- Cultural groups
- Welsh
- Date / Period
- Date made: Circa 1844
- Date collected
- By 1894
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1932
- Materials and processes
- Material Iron Metal, Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Jointed, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated
- Dimensions
- Diameter: max 95 mm, Height: max 230 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1932.88.966
Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick, Lamp
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