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Hand lamp; used as a candle lantern, 1880 - 1920

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Reference number
1982/48
Description
Metal hand lamp used as a candle lantern. It has a rounded rectangular handle on the top and a slide bolt with a knob to open. It has glass on three of its four sides. This lamp was probably used for emergency lighting on sub-surface stock.
Manufacturer
Dates
1880 - 1920
Collection
Object type
  • Hand lamp
Location
Topics
Completeness
74%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    345mm
    Length
    105mm
    Width
    84mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Silver
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Material
    Metal
    Glass

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    Unknown, 1880 - 1920