Lamp
Forster, Equipment Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, glass and paint
Measurements
160 mm (H); 95 mm (W); 70 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Whetstone
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32602
Summary
Traffic Guardian lamp. Oblong black metal case with circular glass lens in front top half. Black label printed with; TRAFFIC / Guardian / LAMP / FORSTER EQUIPMENT CO LTD / WHETSTONE LEIC. Two levers at right and left operate filters. Two oblong arms on back for stability. Chrome clip for fastening. Top section with silver screw and green painted area marked; A4.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Forster, Equipment Co Ltd, manufacturer