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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0303A,B   CAS 0216-0303A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
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County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Yoke" or "Miner's" lamp, consisting of round, squat oil reservoir with small oval lid that includes a wick channel, an air vent and a chicken figurine; Heavy U-shaped bale handle is attached to two upright supports on sides of reservoir; Heavy double U-shaped hook for hanging lamp is attached to top of bale handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.6 (fully extended), Max Diam = 11.1