Sanctuary lamp
Category
Metalwork
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Copper, iron and glass
Measurements
1397 mm (Height); 320 mm (Diameter)
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Buckland Abbey, Devon
NT 809715
Summary
Sanctuary lamp, mainly gilt beaten copper and iron. Comprising tri-form holder with three cranes, three saints and three cherubs, together with gothic motifs. Suspended by three chains enclosed mid-way by coronet, which incorporates coloured stones. Remains of electrical wiring at top.
Provenance
Gifted to the national Trust by Mrs. Higginbottom, in March 1991