AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING TRINITY HOUSE PATTERN BUOY LAMP, CIRCA 1930
heavily constructed in copper and brass, with original carbide generator light fitting, red glass filter, magnifying lamp glass and thick protective outer glass, with hinged chimney (one panel of the outer glass pierced) -- overall measurements 24in. (61cm.) high; copy letter of provenance

This lamp was in service near Dover when hostilities broke out in 1939. It is understood that the pierced outer glass was the result of a stray German bullet caused during a dog fight.

Condition Report
Unpolished; lamp remains in unrestored condition and in very good overall order. Carbide generator not removed or tested.

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