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1932.88.1015

Candlestick and rushlight clip of iron. [BA [OPS move] 28/6/2017]


1932.88.1015

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candlestick and rushlight clip of iron. [BA [OPS move] 28/6/2017]
Long description
Candlestick and rushlight clip of iron. Vertical rod pillar with a tripod base. A rushlight clip and socketed candlestick are attached with a spring plate for raising and lowering them along the pillar. [BA [OPS move] 28/6/2017]
Cultural groups
Irish
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Cast, Process Bent, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 946 mm, Width: max 245 mm, Length: max 256 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.1015 Other numbers: BDS 55 [B D S 55]

Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick, Lamp