Accession No

2677

Brief Description

electrical signalling lamp by Arthur Lyon and Wrench Ltd, 1918

Origin

Maker

Arthur Lyon and Wrench Ltd

Class

electrical; miscellaneous

Earliest Date

1918

Latest Date

1918

Inscription Date

1918

Material

wood; cloth (canvas); metal; glass; paper (cardboard, 1 other)

Dimensions

length 270mm; breadth 155mm; height 230mm; lamp aperture (diameter) 97mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘LAMP ELECTRIC SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT MARK II 1918 MADE BY ARTHUR LYON & WRENCH Ltd’ (plates on lid and on lamp)
‘INTERCHANGEABLE SPARE BULBS
ARTHUR LYON & WRENCH LIMITED 1918’ (on bulk box)

Description Notes

Wooden box divided into 2 sections; both with hinged lid. One holds batteries (missing) the other the lamp. Water-proof canvas cover. Sending/ tapping key fitted to lid of lamp compartment. Metal alloy lamp with sighting tube over. Screw-thread for attachment to tripod or earth spike. Margin lens mirror reflector with protector, mirror spring and shackle on rear for removing lamp from case. Flex still intact. Detachable metal enamel box containing 3 spare bulbs. Glass cover replaced by light reducing screen with 6 apertures. Cardboard box of assorted spare parts. Instruction booklet.

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