Oil lamp (part)

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This is the base of a cast iron oil lamp from Dores in Inverness-shire. It dates from the 19th century. The oil reservoir is now missing from the top.

The base is modelled with acanthus leaves and foliage. It is in five sections and includes a cast iron weight in the bottom section.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-561-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 50
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Brass
  Candlestick
  
• Dimensions: 12.70" total H; base sides 4.80"
  
• What: Candlestick
  
• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Inverness-shire, Dores
  
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• Description: Brass candlestick with a square base and a socket formed by a circle of leaves with an everted rim, from Dores, Inverness-shire, 19th century
  
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