Historical information

This lantern could have been used for railway lighting. Railway lighting illuminated not only stations but also yards, engines, rolling stock, signals, signal-boxes and crossings. There were a number of different types of lamps used for a variety of railway purposes. This is a hand-held light.

Significance

Railway lamps of this kind were significant railway items in their period of use as essential tools to the safe-working operations of the railway.
Used domestically these lanterns were common in the period before the widespread connection of electricity.

Physical description

A painted red metal "hurricane" lamp which has a glass shade. This is a portable oil lantern which has an oil tank on the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank has a door for filling and it also houses the wick and knob that increases or decreases the length of the wick.

Inscriptions & markings

On base : No. 707 Globe Brand (globe of world)
World Light MFY LTD