Railway lamp
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, copper, brass and glass.
Measurements
330 mm (Height); 180 mm (Diameter)
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700608.1
Summary
Railway lamp. A steel railway lamp of cylindrical form, painted black, fitted with an orange convex glass lens in a copper mount. There is a low square chimney to the top and a hinged carrying handle. The rear of the lamp has a small circular white glass and there is a liftable plate to one side for access.
Marks and inscriptions
On side of body: LMS / RAILWAY On the top of the chimney: LAMP MFRS & RLY SUPPLIES LTD / THE ADLAKE / NON-SWEATING / LAMP / LONDON On side of body: ADLAKE / [illegible]