Galhetto Lamp
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Title
Galhetto Lamp
Description
A lamp inspired by the shape of a Portuguese cruet. It features holes in different positions, allowing it to be hung on the wall in a variety of ways.
Creator
918
Source
craftedobjects,portugalobjects
Date
2025
Contributor
iain
Language
Portuguese
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
750
Alternative Title
Luminária Galhetto
Date Submitted
27/10/2025
References
https://uniaodasfreguesiastondelanandufe.pt/2022/01/18/museu-terras-de-besteiros/
Extent
30cm x 25cm x 50cm
Spatial Coverage
current,40.521326,-8.032804;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Wiki
https://culturality.museum/wiki/index.php/Galhetto_Lamp
Prim Media
1882
Material
galvanised sheet metal
Natural Cultural
Cultural
Craft
metalwork
Tool
The craftsman uses a pair of scissors to cut the galvanised sheet metal. On the anvil, the leaf is given a curved shape with the help of a hammer, which is used to hit the leaf. He also uses tin solder to join the parts that join the leaves and flowers to the main stem.
Place
Múceres, Tondela, Portugal
Material Source
Galvanised metal
Technique
tinsmithing
Function
Used for decoration
Creation Purpose
The lamp was designed by the designer, as part of the UA.LABDESIGN 2025 immersion project in Múceres, and the prototype was produced in conjunction with the craftsman.
Production Quality
Prototype
Conecept
The aim of this artifact was to take advantage of the shape of a cruet set, which is no longer in use, and transform it into a lamp.
External ID
UAVEIRO_AR_36
Citation
918, “Galhetto Lamp,” VERAP, accessed April 2, 2026, https://culturality.museum/omeka/items/show/1886.
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