Name/Title
TORCH, CRESSETEntry/Object ID
1981.197.001Description
Wrought iron basket cresset, old Nos. A-779, L-18. wrought iron with spiked bail to put on post or carrying staff; allows torch to swing.
condition: Good
dimensions: Basket Diameter 8-1/4"
Basket Height 10-7/8"
Total Height 22"
3/14/01 Cr: Complete/Excellent
Iron split holder/torch overall length 22 1/2". Spike Is 7", Upper diameter of basket Is 8 1/2" tapering down To 5 3/4." This Basket Is Made of 3- 1 1/4" wide bands held in line by a flat bar 1/2" wide on each side. basket rides or sits on a piece of "Y"-Shaped metal w/ a spike. Middle and bottom band are connected by smaller rod which also connects to base.Collection
Nautical Equipment CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
TorchNomenclature Sub-Class
Lighting HoldersNomenclature Class
Lighting EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: Furnishings