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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0281   CAS 0216-0281; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Norwegian
Global Region Europe
Country Norway
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Molde
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1600s or 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Slot" or "Crusie" style lamp constructed from a single piece of iron; Shallow, open, teardrop shaped oil reservoir tapers at front to form a single wick channel; Back of reservoir extends up as long metal strip, with large hook attached to end for hanging lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.5, Width = 9.1, Length = 14.5