Significance

Buggy lanterns are examples of lighting devices used in the horse and carriage era of transport. More remote areas like Emerald would have continued to use them after the advent of the railway. Buggies were generally owned by doctors, business people and wealthier people.

Physical description

Pair of buggy lamps made of black sheet metal - almost square-shaped with carrying handles and chimneys on top of the lamps. Glass window in the front of the lamps and small, red round light in back. No apparent inscriptions. Donated by local collector, Bill Black.

Inscriptions & markings

No discernible markings