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Excellent Model !
Overview
Victorian-style caged wall lamp with wick; can easily be modified to hold a bulb if preferred. Perfect for Archviz which requires a more classical feel or heritage work.
Features
History
In the mid 17th century it was a common practice for travelers to hire a lantern-bearer if they had to move at night through the dark, winding streets. King Louis XIV authorized sweeping reforms in Paris in 1667, which included the installation and maintenance of lights on streets and at intersections, as well as stiff penalties for vandalizing or stealing the fixtures. Paris had more than 2,700 streetlights by the end of the 17th century, and twice as many by 1730.