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ANTIQUE TRINITY HOUSE, LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS SIGNAL LANTERN OR LAMP.
ANTIQUE TRINITY HOUSE, LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS SIGNAL LANTERN OR LAMP.
Antique Trinity House Lighthouse keepers signal lantern.
A complete and original lighthouse keepers signal lamp, constructed from brass with thick glass bullseye lens. Original internal light shutter mechanism with reflector and original candle holder.
Swing carry handle with wooden bail, rear mounted handle, side mounted light shutter lever with finger brace below. Hinged top for access with locking thumb screw.
Sliding side inspection window to check the flame is still burning and the lamp is still emitting light.
Stamped: Eli Griffith & Sons, Birmingham, 1915.
Height to top of chimney 13.5 inches / 34cm Max height inc handle: 16.5 inches / 42cm.
This lantern can be supplied polished if required.
Side view of signal lantern showing hinged carry handle.
Front view of signal lamp showing hinged carry handle.
Side view of signal lantern showing hinged carry handle.
Close up showing shutter lever with finger brace below.Â
Close up showing Internal shutter mechanism, candle holder and flame reflector.
Close up of candle holder fitted to the bottom of lantern.
Close up showing thick glass bullseye lens and makers stamp.
Close up of side showing sliding inspection window to check the flame is still burning.
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