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1891.31.2.1

Lamp of iron. Hemispherical pan with a long wick spout. A decorated arm projects vertically from the back and terminates in a spiral on either side at the top. The arm is perforated for suspension on drip pan [1891.31.2 .2]. [BA [OPS move] 23/5/2017]

1891.31.2.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lamp of iron. Hemispherical pan with a long wick spout. A decorated arm projects vertically from the back and terminates in a spiral on either side at the top. The arm is perforated for suspension on drip pan [1891.31.2 .2]. [BA [OPS move] 23/5/2017]
Cultural groups
Scottish
Person
Field collector James Legge
PRM source James Legge
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
Before 1891
Acquisition information
Donated: 1891
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Wrought, Process Perforated, Process Coiled, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Width: max 75 mm total, Length: max 144 mm total, Length: max 128 mm, Width: max 72 mm, Height: max 180 mm total, Height: max 80 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1891.31.2.1 Other numbers: QD 20 [Q D 20]

Search terms: Lighting, Lamp

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