{"product_id":"pair-antique-carriage-coach-oil-lamps-lanterns-red-lens-bevelled-glass-c1900","title":"Pair Antique Carriage Coach Oil Lamps Lanterns Red Lens Bevelled Glass c1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatched Pair Antique Carriage \/ Coach Oil Lamps – c.1890–1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive matched pair of antique carriage or coach side lamps, probably dating from around the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lamp has a substantial black-painted metal body with curved upper section, large carrying loop and long tubular mounting stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinged front doors are fitted with thick bevelled clear glass, while smaller circular red signal or tell-tale lenses are incorporated into the bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, both lamps retain their removable brass oil reservoirs and wick burner assemblies internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of bevelled forward glass, red signal lenses, oil illumination and long mounting stems is characteristic of carriage and coach side lamps of the late Victorian and Edwardian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar lamps were also used on some very early motor vehicles, and carriage and early automobile lamp designs can overlap considerably. No maker, patent marking or vehicle association has been identified on this pair, so they are being described conservatively as carriage \/ coach lamps rather than attributed to a specific vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo railway company marking has been identified and the lamps are not being represented as railway-issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly appealing surviving matched pair retaining plenty of original aged character, suitable for carriage, transport, motoring, lighting and industrial collections or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is paint loss, chipping, scratching, rubbing, surface corrosion, tarnishing and general weathering consistent with their age and original working use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth brass oil reservoirs and wick burner assemblies remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamps have not been fuelled or function tested and are being sold as antique collectable\/display items. Cleaning, servicing or restoration would be required before any attempt at use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully for the exact condition, completeness and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1890–1910, estimated from their construction and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Item Details:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568075948172,"sku":"EBAY-327332241346","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/1_de09af1d-1402-4e9d-95c3-0f56ccb6ea89.jpg?v=1788360324","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/pair-antique-carriage-coach-oil-lamps-lanterns-red-lens-bevelled-glass-c1900","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}