LOT SOLD
Opening Bid:
1 ZAR
CLOSING BID
151 ZAR
a Vintage Carbide (Acetylene) Railway Hand Lamp (often referred to as a "Crestella" lamp) manufactured by the Premier Lamp & Engineering Co. Ltd. based in Leeds, England.
The "Owl" logo on the brass seal is the company’s trademark, which was often found on their railway and mining equipment throughout the early-to-mid 20th century.
Function: It’s a chemical reaction lamp. The top section holds water, and the bottom section holds calcium carbide. When water drips onto the carbide, it produces acetylene gas, which is then piped to the burner in front of the reflector to create a bright, steady flame.
Identification Marks: Your lamp features the registration numbers 878136 and 686127. These specific design registrations date this style of lamp to roughly the 1910s–1930s.
Usage: While similar lamps were used in mines, this specific handle design and size are characteristic of those used by railway guards or for general industrial signaling.
Estimated Value:
R650 - R1,100
| Bidder No | Bidder | Time | Amount |
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| 15 | Anne Cordingley | 2026-06-23 16:12:10 | 151 |
| 10 | Reinette Davel | 2026-06-23 11:08:51 | 101 |
| 7 | sandra dutoit | 2026-06-23 08:42:38 | 51 |
| 1 | Elmarie Ludick | 2026-06-22 16:06:02 | 1 |
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