Railway lamp
J. H. Hetherington & Co. Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, brass and glass.
Measurements
305 mm (Height) x 185 mm (Depth); 135 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Birmingham
Order this imageCollection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700605.1
Summary
Railway lamp. A railway guard's lamp of black painted steel with brass trim. The cylindrical centre section contains red, green and open aspects and can be rotated within the circular body to give the required signal. It is secured by a spring-loaded brass catch and has a steel carrying handle above. The body has a hinged front containing a circular clear glass.
Marks and inscriptions
On side of body: J. H. HETHERINGTON / & CO / MANUFACTURERS / BIRMINGHAM On side of body: BR (W)
Makers and roles
J. H. Hetherington & Co. Ltd, maker