TORCHES (2)
H1988.752.a-b
Two pocket torches.
[.a] Torch is shaped like a hip flask, made from green/gray metal, top and base both open and are made of shiny stainless steel. Top has rounded magnifying glass over bulb. It probably once had red and green filters, which fitted over the bulb, and was used as a signalling torch. EVER READY.
[.b] Pencil torch, painted with gold, orange and black checks. Rounded magnifying glass over bulb. Made in Japan.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.752.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 14 Dec 1988 |
Material
| Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Paint/Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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| Glass | b - Pencil torch |
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Measurement
| length | 90mm |
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| width | 64mm |
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| height | 23mm |
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| diameter | 23mm |
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| length | 115mm |
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