According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
ELECTROLIER
Etymology
Noun
electrolier (plural electroliers)
A fixture, usually hanging from the ceiling, for holding electric lamps.
Source: Wiktionary
E*lec`tro*lier", n. Etym: [Formed from electric in imitation of chandelier.]
Definition: A branching frame, often of ornamental design, to support electric illuminating lamps.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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