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Premier Carbide Railway Lamp by Crestella Eng. Co.
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Premier Carbide Railway Lamp by Crestella Eng. Co.

1900 - 1920
Description

An early carbide railway lamp made by Crestella Engineering Co. Ltd in Leeds with their Owl trade mark on the back.

The lamp measures 27cm in height and still has the original turned wooden handle. All the parts open and everything is in good condition. We haven't made any attempt to clean it as some customers prefer us to leave well alone.

The brass label on the back reads: Reg No: 878136

Formerly 686127

With the words FILL TO - a line and then THIS MARK.

On the front of the lamp are the initials BR (Sc) and this can be shown clearly in photo 4.

There are no signs of damage or repair anywhere.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA791101
Dealers Internal Reference
1584
Description
An early carbide railway lamp made by Crestella Engineering Co. Ltd in Leeds with their Owl trade mark on the back.

The lamp measures 27cm in height and still has the original turned wooden handle. All the parts open and everything is in good condition. We haven't made any attempt to clean it as some customers prefer us to leave well alone.

fig 1. PREMIER CARBIDE RAILWAY LAMP BY CRESTELLA ENG. CO.
fig 1. Premier Carbide Railway Lamp by Crestella Eng. Co.

The brass label on the back reads: Reg No: 878136

Formerly 686127

With the words FILL TO - a line and then THIS MARK.

On the front of the lamp are the initials BR (Sc) and this can be shown clearly in photo 4.

There are no signs of damage or repair anywhere.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.
Lancaster Antiques
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA791101
Dealers Internal Ref
1584
Lancaster Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012
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Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 92
Items Sold 698
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