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construction find

  • 31-01-2012 01:32PM
    #1
    vertico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 ✭✭


    hi all, i found this on a construction job in the mid 90,s, has anyone any idea what it is? its brass or bronze and about 10cm wide and 2.5cm high. the 4 decorative bits on the side are attached to the main piece. any help on this would be great, thanks
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  • #2
    vertico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 ✭✭vertico


    anyone have any idea about this??


  • #3
    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,229 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    It's hard to get an idea of the size of the object.
    I'll guess that it is part of a Victorian or Edwardian lamp or similar fitting.


  • #4
    vertico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 ✭✭vertico


    where can i bring it to get it identified? any ideas


  • #5
    robp
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭robp


    The archaeology branch of the National Museum on Kildare Street usually can assist with identification. I believe its possible to send photos to them.


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