Spencer’s Lamp

1800/1899

Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad, India

This lamp was bought at Spencer & Co. , Madras which was one of the largest and most magnificent departmental store in Asia. It was started by John William spencer as J.W. Spencer & Co. in 1971 and later joined by Eugene Oakshot in 1882. Oakshot is credited with the major success of this store.

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Title: Spencer’s Lamp
Creator Nationality: English
Date Created: 1800/1899
Location: Salar Jung Museum
Subject Keywords: Lamps and Lighting
Medium: Porcelain, Metal
School: England

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