Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Dr. Paul Lighting Collection |
Object Name |
Chamberstick |
Object ID |
PL.TC.36 |
Date |
c. 18th century |
Description |
Tin chamberstick painted black with brass rim and brass handle; has concave saucer at bottom in which circular handle is attached; handle has rectangular piece for thumb and curved edge coming off circle for middle finger to rest on; raised circle in centre of saucer; cylindrical barrel is 10.1cm tall; brass rim around opening hole for candlestick; hole is 2.5cm in diameter; piston at bottom of barrel; piston handle bit resembles somewhat clowever shape and barely visible line pattern. |
Material |
Brass, Tin |
Search Terms |
Dr. William Paul Paul Lamp Collection Lighting Technology and Equipment |