RARE Antique Railway Signal Lamp HS68 Patent 196218 Original Hood 1920s/30s

ANTIQUE BRITISH RAILWAY SIGNAL LAMP - HS68 - PATENT No. 196218 A superb opportunity for railwayana collectors to acquire an original British railway signal lamp, manufactured by Lamp Manufacturing & Railway Supplies Ltd, London. 196218 Approximate height: 38 cm including hood Original-looking metal hood/chimney cap present Large glass lens intact Substantial metal construction Attractive aged black finish and authentic patina Solid overall condition Condition In very good, solid condition for its considerable age, showing the expected surface wear, paint loss and oxidation associated with an antique working railway lamp. The metal body appears sound and sturdy, retaining an appealing original-looking finish. Please note: The internal oil reservoir and burner are missing.

The lamp is therefore offered as an unrestored historical display or collector's piece, not as a working lamp. Please study all photographs, as these form part of the description. Collector interest The HS68 pattern is a distinctive example of historic British railway lighting equipment.

A lamp case bearing the same patent number and HS68 designation is recorded in the Science Museum Group collection. An attractive addition to a railwayana collection, heritage railway display, industrial antiques collection or period railway-themed interior. An increasingly interesting piece of Britain's railway heritage, offered in honest, unrestored condition.

Carefully packed for dispatch, or collection welcome.

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