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Lanternist's reading lamp. Oil lamp of black enamel with adjustable hood over a glass window. With a red signal window covered by a brass shutter. Trigger operated signal bell and a match compartment with 'sticker' on lid.

Lanternist's reading lamp

Plated brass table lamp with spring loaded holder for candle giving constant burning height. Hooded reflector.

Lecturer's Reading Lamp and Signal

Table lamp with spring loaded candleholder. Two flaps, one uncovering candle for reading light, the other a red window and with a movable small flap for red signal light. Also useable as a safelight, fully lightrapped.

The Primus lecturers lamp

Paraffin oil lamp with hooded flap for reading light. Pivoted flap uncovering red window for lanternists signal. Bell signal. Compartment for matches with striking plate.

Lecturer's reading lamp and signal

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