Railway lamp
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, copper, brass and glass.
Measurements
295 x 150 x 150 mm
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700820
Summary
Railway lamp. A steel railway lamp of cubic shape mounted on a square reservoir. There is a small copper conical chimney on top, the lid of which is attached by a chain to the circular carrying handle. The front is hinged for access to the burner (not fitted) and has a circular glass aperture with copper bezel. The back is fitted with a circular glass, and the two sides have circular apertures. A brass screwed filler cap is attached by by a chain to the body at the filler at one corner of the reservoir.
Marks and inscriptions
Above front glass: LAMP MANUFACTURING & RAILWAY SUPPLIES LTD. / LONDON / SOLE OWNERS & MANUFACTURERS / WELCH PATENT On top of body: RD. NO. 711205 / WELCH / PATENT Front and back of reservoir: M On top of body: BR(M)