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Railway Triple Aspect Signal Lamp
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Railway Triple Aspect Signal Lamp

1920 - 1940
Description

A good example of an original railway signalling lamp dating from the early to mid 20th Century. It is painted green ahas a brass maker's plaque for "A.W.Sanderson & Co (Lamps) Ltd. Birmingham". It is complete with its original oil burner and reflector and it also has its original triple aspect filter with red glass and blue glass.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. The glass is undamaged and it is generally clean and tidy. There is some minor corrosion, wear to the paint and some surface knocks and marks but it displays very nicely. The lamp is untested but I see no reason why the burner wouldn't work.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Railway Triple Aspect Lamp to the 1930s.

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SA1228636
Description
A good example of an original railway signalling lamp dating from the early to mid 20th Century. It is painted green ahas a brass maker's plaque for "A.W.Sanderson & Co (Lamps) Ltd. Birmingham".
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It is complete with its original oil burner and reflector and it also has its original triple aspect filter with red glass and blue glass.
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fig 1. A vintage olive green painted metal railway signal lamp featuring a large round glass lens with a brass rim and a tall arched carrying handle.
fig 1. Railway Triple Aspect Signal Lamp

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. The glass is undamaged and it is generally clean and tidy. There is some minor corrosion, wear to the paint and some surface knocks and marks but it displays very nicely. The lamp is untested but I see no reason why the burner wouldn't work.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Railway Triple Aspect Lamp to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228636
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A vintage olive green painted metal railway signal lamp featuring a large round glass lens with a brass rim and a tall arched carrying handle.

Railway Triple Aspect Signal Lamp

Archive II A vintage olive green painted metal railway signal lamp featuring a large round glass lens with a brass rim and a tall arched carrying handle. View II
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A vintage olive green painted metal railway signal lamp featuring a large round glass lens with a brass rim and a tall arched carrying handle.
Railway Triple Aspect Signal Lamp
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A railway triple aspect signal lamp is a portable hand lantern used by railway guards and signalmen to convey night-time signals using red, green, and white or amber glass filters operated via an internal rotating mechanism.

These lamps were constructed primarily from heavy-gauge pressed steel or iron, featuring brass bezels, glass lenses, internal oil burners, and tall carrying handles designed for industrial durability.

Authentic examples feature stamped railway company initials, original internal filter mechanisms, brass component rims, robust soldered construction, and original painted finishes showing age-appropriate wear.

A vintage signal lamp functions well as a decorative accent on a bookshelf, side desk, or chimney breast, introducing a rugged industrial element and transport history to masculine or modern rustic spaces.

Clean metal surfaces gently using a soft, dry cloth to remove dust while preserving the existing patina and paint finish. Glass lenses should be wiped with a mild solution, avoiding abrasive chemicals on painted surfaces.
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