120 degree section of the glass from Bull Point Lighthouse

120 degree section of the glass from Bull Point Lighthouse, together with sub-light, stored in the following ten parts (described as viewed from the outside)

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1960-237
Materials:
glass
type:
section
credit:
Corporation of Trinity House.

Parts

Top left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Top left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Top left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall (2, 3 and 4 of 4): 70 mm x 640 mm x 100 mm,
overall (1 of 4): 790 mm x 1800 mm x 190 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt1
type:
component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Top-centre component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Top-centre component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Top-centre component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 650 mm x 670 mm x 160 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt2
type:
component
Top right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Top right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Top right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 790 mm x 1800 mm x 190 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt3
type:
component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Centre-left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Centre-left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Centre-left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 510 mm x 970 mm x 120 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt4
type:
component
Central component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Central component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Central component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 1000 mm x 670 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt5
type:
component
Centre-right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Centre-right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Centre-right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 510 mm x 970 mm x 120 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt6
type:
component
Bottom-left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Bottom-Left Component of 120 Degree Section of Optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Bottom-left component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 790 mm x 1160 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt7
type:
component
Bottom-centre component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Bottom-centre component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Bottom-centre component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 650 mm x 670 mm x 160 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt8
type:
component
Bottom-right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Bottom-Right Component of 120 Degree Section of Optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Bottom-right component of 120 degree section of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 790 mm x 1160 mm,
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt9
type:
component
Sub-light and minor components of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Sub-Light and Minor Components of Optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Sub-light and minor components of optic from Bull Point Lighthouse

Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10
type:
components
Plastic Bag containing bolts

Group of fastening bolts for assembly of sub light from Bull Point Lighthouse

Plastic Bag containing bolts

Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 170 mm x 50 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/1
type:
components
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10
Arc section of glass prism

Arc section of glass prism

Small curved arc of transparent glass with triangular sides that has become removed from its place within a concentric circle of similar arcs, once fixed into a brass structure that altogether make a complete circle.

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 340 mm x 90 mm,
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/2
type:
glass
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10
Brass structure containing concentric glass rings

Brass structure containing concentric glass rings

Brass structure with flat base, holding four rings of concentric glass prism arcs with a small open circle at the centre.

Measurements:
overall: 520 mm x 640 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/3
type:
glass
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10
Brass structure containing concentric glass rings with missing section

Brass structure containing concentric glass rings with missing section

Brass structure with flat base, holding three rings of sections of concentric glass prism arcs. These larger rings surround four central glass circles that gradually become smaller at the centre. On the right hand side there is a gap where a section of glass missing. It is highly likely that this missing part is 1960-237 Pt10/2.

Measurements:
overall: 530 mm x 620 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/4
type:
glass
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10
Rectangular red glass panel

Rectangular red glass panel

Flat rectangular pane of glass mounted on one side with a circular metal bar painted green, possibly used as a filter placed infront of a beam.

Measurements:
overall: 550 mm x 420 mm x 40 mm,
Materials:
glass and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/5
type:
glass
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10
Large curved panel made up of horizontal glass arcs

Large curved panel made up of horizontal glass arcs

Brass structure holding six curved horizontal and gradually widening arcs of glass prism sections. There are two small mounting flanges at the base on each side which have been painted green. The largest panel of glass at the bottom of the panel is showing some damage in two small areas.

Measurements:
overall: 650 mm x 720 mm x 150 mm,
Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/6
type:
glass
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10
Large panel made up of 7 straight horizontal glass prisms

Large panel made up of 7 straight horizontal glass prisms

Brass structure holding seven straight horizontal glass prism sections.

Measurements:
overall: 700 mm x 510 mm x 120 mm,
Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1960-237 Pt10/7
type:
glass
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1960-237 Pt10