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1938.35.1212.3

Metal candle socket with integral drip dish; painted black. Candle remnants found in bottom of the socket. For use with candle holder [1938.35.1212 .1]. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]

1938.35.1212.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal candle socket with integral drip dish; painted black. Candle remnants found in bottom of the socket. For use with candle holder [1938.35.1212 .1]. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Cultural groups
European
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Tin Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Pigment, Material Varnish, Process Soldered, Process Painted, Process Wrought, Process Lacquered Varnished
Dimensions
Diameter: max 55 mm, Height: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.1212.3 Other numbers: 1880 CJ2 [C J 2]

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