Not on display

Torch

Torch
1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Mag Instrument Inc. (manufacturer)
Maglica, Anthony (designer)
Place of origin
Ontario (made)

Made of anodized, precision-machined, aircraft aluminium, Maglite torches are shock and water resistant. Their beams can be focused from a broad flood to a spot. They are high performance torches, suitable for rugged service but they sell widely on the domestic market on account of their beautiful surface which is a pleasure to see and touch.

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Product Design
Object type
Torch
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Torch
  • Pocket Clip for Torch
  • Case
TitleTorch (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Anodized aluminium
Aluminium
Anodized
Brief description
Torch from the Maglite Range, 1983. Designed by Anthony Maglica and made by Mag Instrument Inc. Aluminium.
Physical description
Anodized aluminium torch.
Dimensions
  • 1st length: 13cm (Note: Taken from the register)
  • 1st diameter: 1.75cm (Note: Taken from the register)
  • 2nd length: 3.9cm (Note: Taken from the register)
  • 2nd diameter: 1.4cm (Note: Taken from the register)
  • 3rd height: 2.8cm (Note: Taken from the register)
  • 3rd width: 17cm (Note: Taken from the register)
  • 3rd depth: 5.5cm (Note: Taken from the register)
Gallery label
(1992)
draft label for twentieth century gallery:

TORCHES: FROM THE MAGLITE RANGE
Designed by Anthony Maglica (North American)
Made by Mag Instrument Inc., 1983; still in production
Aluminium

Made of anodized, precision-machined, aircraft aluminium, Maglite torches are shock and water resistant. Their beams can be focused from a broad flood to a spot. They are high performance torches, suitable for rugged service but they sell widely on the domestic market on account of their beautiful surface which is a pleasure to see and touch.
Credit line
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Summary
Made of anodized, precision-machined, aircraft aluminium, Maglite torches are shock and water resistant. Their beams can be focused from a broad flood to a spot. They are high performance torches, suitable for rugged service but they sell widely on the domestic market on account of their beautiful surface which is a pleasure to see and touch.
Other number
92/2502
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.21-1993

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Record createdFebruary 26, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O146086/torch-torch-maglica-anthony/
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