Pair of Sliding Knob Railway Lamps, each one embossed C Rly. Believed to be Central Railways of India, indeed on has 'IR' etched into front lens. Interesting design with single pie-crust top and stout 'U' shaped top handle. The rear handles are also quite chunky and the company initials are embossed rather than engraved. Included with this lot is a small, Heater Lamp of unknown origin but of considerable interest. Together with Three Water Containers ornately painted 1, 3 and 4, believed to have once adorned the platform at Aberystwyth station. One can only assume they were water containers of some sort.
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Auction: November 2006, Lot: 26
Sold for: GBP£45