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19th century
GUSN-254534
Possibly a castor converted to electricity. Cylindrical neck is shaped to recieve a cap, but now fitted with electrical socket. Body is an inverted bell shape set on baluster with 1/4 round molded circular foot. Off-white shade with blue and gold dried, pressed flowers and blue edging.
electric lamps (lighting device forms)
Lamp
Laurent Frere's Inventeurs, Bevetes
91.1981.1
Unknown
1999.296.1
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