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These two gas lamps for standing on a mantelpiece date from the early 20th century. They came from the first floor sitting-room of a house in Cobden Crescent in Edinburgh.

The lamps have flattened dome open shades with etched acid decoration. The baluster-shaped cut glass pendants are designed so that the movement of air from the fireplace would have caused them to knock gently against each other, producing a tinkling sound.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-029-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGO 1.2
• Date: Early 20th century
  Early 20th century
  
• Material: Glass
  Glass
  Lamp, mantelpiece
  Lamp, mantelpiece
  
• Dimensions: 10.10" H; 5.10" D base; 5.40" D mouth
  10.10" H; 5.10" D base; 5.40" D mouth
  
• What: Lamp, mantelpiece
  Lamp, mantelpiece
  
• Subject: Lighting - gas lamps and fittings (NMAS Classification)
  Lighting - gas lamps and fittings (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh 9 (3 Cobden Crescent)
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh 9 (3 Cobden Crescent)
  
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• Description: One of two mantle lamps, each consisting of baluster-shaped cut glass stems widening at their mouths, from Edinburgh, early 20th century
  One of two mantle lamps, each consisting of baluster-shaped cut glass stems widening at their mouths, early 20th century
  
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