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Magazine Wall Lamp
1901Overview
Lamp, blue with cream interior. Six, sides. Flat back. One large and two small glass sides decorative open work around base for air draught. Rear opening with D shaped handle. Candle holder, cream, attached to removable tray. Strong handle.
Historical information
Used in fortresses to light the gunpowder magazine but could also hang from a hook to light the passageways. Lamps were placed in recesses in the wall of the magazine, separated from the magazine itself by a glass window.
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Registration number
cwa-org-102-1998.1319
Item type
Lighting
Material
Brass
Glass
Steel
Inscriptions and markings
On front of lamp [J M TIMMIS & CO 1901 BIRMINGHAM] on top broad arrow symbol [59]
Contextual information
This type of lamp was introduced in 1870 and the candles could burn up to 8 hours. They were used throughout WWII, despite electricity being introduced into many forts in the 1890s.
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Last modified
Sunday, 9 January, 2022
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