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1932.40.7

Iron rushlight clip and candle socket, with twisted stem. The arm is bent at a right angle and has a twisted pattern. The stem is mounted on a wooden base. [ASh [OPS move] 11/4/2017]

1932.40.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron rushlight clip and candle socket, with twisted stem. The arm is bent at a right angle and has a twisted pattern. The stem is mounted on a wooden base. [ASh [OPS move] 11/4/2017]
Cultural groups
Irish
Person
Field collector Janet Kirkaldy
PRM source Janet Kirkaldy
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Stained, Process Jointed, Process Riveted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 99 mm, Width: max 122 mm, Height: max 325 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.40.7 Other numbers: BD (B) 28 [B D (B) 28]

Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick

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