Paraffin Signal Lamp, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway

Made:
1920
Paraffin Signal Lamp, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway

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Long-burning paraffin lamp for railway ground disc signal, c.1920. Lid missing cap; there is a square wire handle. Marked "WELCH PATENT LB & SC". Three circular clear lenses and handle attached to lamp body.

Details

Category:
Signalling & Telecommunications
Object Number:
1935-615
Measurements:
overall: 216 mm x 154 mm x 117 mm,
type:
signal lamp
credit:
Westcott, G.F.