Railway lamp
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and glass.
Measurements
235 x 105 x 90 mm
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700818.1
Summary
Railway lamp. A railway oil lamp of box form with a semi-cylindrical top containing the flue. The back of the lamp body is hinged for access to the burner and is secured by a clip. One red glass and one green glass are in opposite sides, and on the front is a larger clear glass. On the inside of the back wall is a polished steel circular concave reflector. The top has a wire loop a hinged carrying handle. The lamp is painted silver.