Railway lamp
George Polkey Ltd.
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and glass.
Measurements
410 x 170 x 250 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700550
Summary
Railway lamp. A locomotive lamp with a cubic steel body and a cylindrical chimney above. There is a circular convex glass in a steel frame hinged to the front of the lamp body. A looped carrying handle is fitted above and a slotted bracket is attached to the back for mounting on the locomotive. Inside is a polished steel concave reflector on the back face. The lamp is painted black, with a white rim to the glass.
Marks and inscriptions
Metal plate on chimney: G. POLKEY LTD / MANUFACTURERS / BIRMINGHAM
Makers and roles
George Polkey Ltd., maker