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1932.88.1011

Rush light clip attached to a rotating and sliding spring plate on a central rod topped with rounded finial. The rod is set into a wood X base. [MOBB [OPS move] 28/6/2017]

1932.88.1011

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rush light clip attached to a rotating and sliding spring plate on a central rod topped with rounded finial. The rod is set into a wood X base. [MOBB [OPS move] 28/6/2017]
Long description
On the opposite side of the spring plate to the clip are two heart plates. [MOBB [OPS move] 28/6/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Decorated, Process Jointed
Dimensions
Height: max 1250 mm, Width: max 280 mm, Length: max 300 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.1011 Other numbers: BD S 56 [B D S 56]

Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick, Lamp

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