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Lot 2898    SESSION 17 (9.30AM FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER)    Miscellaneous

Estimate $40
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $30

RAILWAY SIGNAL LAMP, early 1900s, black painted metal with circular cover over a clear glass disc with metal cover with vertical slit, fuelled by kerosene; another identical but painted gold. The first missing small top cover, the second missing small bottom cover, the first with some loss of paint and oxidation, otherwise very good - fine. (2)

Used in Australia by train guards, shunters, signalmen and station staff in late 1800s to early 1900s.

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