Decorative object - Lamp, c. 1930

Historical information

From research from PROV, maker could be Arthur Apps, a Victorian Railways employee (Head Office liftman), who was making those lamps to sell for his "favourite" charity, the Children's Hospital where he was a Life Governor. (Victorian Railways newsletter April 1948, p 11)

Significance

The lighthouse is the symbol of hope and security for seafarers.

Physical description

Lighthouse shaped lamp with art deco lamp shade. Base is mallee wood, lighthouse is kauri wood.

References

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