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1932.88.1125

Metal lantern. Cylindrical metal lantern with conical top with loose fluted top. [MOBB [OPS move] 03/08/2016]


1932.88.1125

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal lantern. Cylindrical metal lantern with conical top with loose fluted top. [MOBB [OPS move] 03/08/2016]
Long description
Metal lantern. Cylindrical metal lantern with conical top with loose fluted top. There is a ridge running around the lower portion of the lid. Each of the horn panes are attached on the interior and framed on the exterior so they are rectangular in shape, with scalloped corners. There is a loop handle for the hinged door. There is a candle socket set into the centre of the interior. [MOBB [OPS move] 03/08/2016]
Geographical reference
Southern Sweden
Cultural groups
Swedish
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1893
Date collected
1893
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Tin Metal, Material Animal Horn, Material Pigment, Process Socketed, Process Jointed, Process Soldered, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 146 mm, Height: max 380 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.1125 Other numbers: YH 21 [Y H 21]

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp

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