Numero oggetto
68/115
Descrizione
This is a candle cage, also known as a candle screen, which is a tin cylindrical cage with holes in, which you put the candle in, and a small handle for carrying around. This came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.
Descrizione fisica
1 cage: metal (Tin); good condition but slight corrosion
Storico archivio
The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘CAGE // Lighting Candle and Rush // SHARP COLLECTION // Tin- Base- circular stand for candle 8cm [pencil drawing].’
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Tecnica
Dimensioni
- Height 300 mm
- Diameter 200 mm
Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9091.tif - High resolution image