Add to albumThese 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
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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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