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1932.88.233.3

Brass stand for a lamp [1932.88.233 .1]. Cylindrical vessel with rectangular section missing in the front and squared projecting spout. Decorative plate at back with central circular aperture. Slender pillar with semi-conical base (one flat side). The entirety is decorated with circles, floral and foliage designs and other geometric patterns. The bottom is incised with cross-hatching. [MOBB [OPS move] 25/4/2017]


1932.88.233.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass stand for a lamp [1932.88.233 .1]. Cylindrical vessel with rectangular section missing in the front and squared projecting spout. Decorative plate at back with central circular aperture. Slender pillar with semi-conical base (one flat side). The entirety is decorated with circles, floral and foliage designs and other geometric patterns. The bottom is incised with cross-hatching. [MOBB [OPS move] 25/4/2017]
Cultural groups
Belgian
Dutch
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1889
Date collected
By 1889
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Decorated, Process Cast, Process Repoussé, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 404 mm, Width: max 137 mm, Length: max 140 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.233.3 Other numbers: SN 13 [S N 13]

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp