Great Western Railway Wartime Gantry Lamp. Similar in appearance to a General Purpose Handlamp with curved top and fixed handle but, the front glass has a triangular cowl fitted to direct the light downwards as black-out lamps. The cowl is clearly stamped Gantry No 2 and both sides are stamped GWR in small lettering. Complete with an unmarked reservoir and a BR/WR burner
Category:
Lamps Misc
Auction: July 2023, Lot: 921
Sold for: GBP£200
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