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History of Science Museum

Radcliffe Observatory? Lamp

Inventory Number 11750


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11750

Subject
Lamps
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"ASTRO' handwritten on door side in chalk. 'ASTR' handwritten on rear in chalk."
Physical material
metal
paint
Object type
Lamp
Dimensions
Height: 303mm Width: 160mm Depth: 745mm Weight: 1.8kg
Inventory No
11750

Description

Box lamp holder with hinged door to proper right side. Long rod attached to rear of box. Curved 'roof' to box. Small holes to front and rear sides. Front window has scalloped edging.

Lamp holder, associated with telescope and Inv. 11753 (Radcliffe Observatory Rain Gauge Equipment).