Pencil torch
Franco
Category
Electrical appliances
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, glass and processed material
Measurements
80 mm (Length)15 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
United States
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14474.2
Summary
Bottom to metal pencil torch fixed to battery cover (NT14474.1) by means of a bayonet fitting. One end has a recessed bulb covered with a glass. There is one battery corroded into the tube. The side of the tube is stamped; FRANCO. / FRANCO PENLITE / MADE IN USA / PATENTED JUNE 1-1917.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Franco