Not on display

Vulcan

Lamp
ca. 1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ceramic table lamp, cylindrical in shape, glazed in brown, and with a holder for the socket.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleVulcan (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Ceramic and glazed
Brief description
'Vulcan' ceramic table-lamp, cylindrical in shape and glazed in brown, designed by Martin Hunt and James Kirkwood, made by J.R.M. Design Sales Ltd., England, ca. 1970.
Physical description
Ceramic table lamp, cylindrical in shape, glazed in brown, and with a holder for the socket.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.2cm
  • Diameter: 8.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Wattisfield Ware / JRM / Designed by Martin Hunt & James Kirkwood / made in England' (Stamped on base)
Object history
Historical significance: Winner of the Design Centre Award in 1970.
Bibliographic reference
Design Journal. London: Council of Industrial Design. June 1970, p.43
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.76-1977

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Record createdNovember 12, 2008
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