Functional object - LANTERN

Historical information

LANTERN USED AS ROAD SIDE WARNINGS BY C.R.B. DURING ROAD WORKS AND EXCAVATIONS. LANTERNS WERE LIT BY WORKMEN TO GIVE WARNINGS TO NIGHT TRAVELLERS. ALSO USED ON DULL FOGGY DAYS. BURNERS REMOVABLE . C.R.B. STAMPED ON CAGE.

Physical description

RED PAINTED LANTERN, FORMERLY OWNED BY C.R.B. (COUNTRY ROADS BOARD) METAL CAGE WITH FUEL BOWL AND RED GLASS ENCASED. HINGED LID.

Inscriptions & markings

C.R.B.

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