Antique French Railroad Signal Lantern - Historic WWII Caen Normandy SNCF
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ApplePayRare, 100% complete piece of European military-industrial history!This is an authentic, mid-20th century SNCF (French National Railway) 3-color railroad signal lantern. It was engineered by the elite Parisian firm Établissements Albert Butin and features a heavy-duty black cast iron/steel body, a solid cylindrical copper chimney, and a domed solid brass top ventilator cap.This specific lantern carries incredible historical provenance, featuring its original, hand-riveted arched brass identification tag stamped: "CAEN EX N° 96" (assigned to the vital Caen railway hub and maintenance depot in Normandy, France—a critical logistical hub during WWII reconstruction). KEY FEATURES:Flawless 3-Color Shutter Carousel: The external mechanical lever rotates smoothly and drops three fully intact glass filters directly inline with the flame:Red Glass (Absolute Stop signal)Cobalt Blue Glass (Filters the kerosene flame to a sharp, visible Green for Track Clear)Open Aperture (For Clear White trackside lighting)Pristine Fresnel Lens: The massive, front-facing concentric magnifying Fresnel glass lens is completely unbroken and crystal clear.Complete Internal Fuel System: Includes the original, matching slide-out iron kerosene reservoir (fount) with its brass wick burner adjustment assembly and brass deflector hood. CONDITION & DISPLAY:Excellent antique condition with an untouched, beautiful "as-found" working patina. The mechanical parts move smoothly and are not seized.Makes an absolute show-stopping industrial, cabin, or steampunk office display piece. You can burn standard modern lamp oil, or safely light it indoors by placing a cheap battery-operated LED puck light inside the tank chamber to project the red, green, and white settings through the magnifying lens.
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Antique French Railroad Signal Lantern - Historic WWII Caen Normandy SNCF
1 Day
26
0
$400.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoCashAppPayPalZelleApplePayRare, 100% complete piece of European military-industrial history!This is an authentic, mid-20th century SNCF (French National Railway) 3-color railroad signal lantern. It was engineered by the elite Parisian firm Établissements Albert Butin and features a heavy-duty black cast iron/steel body, a solid cylindrical copper chimney, and a domed solid brass top ventilator cap.This specific lantern carries incredible historical provenance, featuring its original, hand-riveted arched brass identification tag stamped: "CAEN EX N° 96" (assigned to the vital Caen railway hub and maintenance depot in Normandy, France—a critical logistical hub during WWII reconstruction). KEY FEATURES:Flawless 3-Color Shutter Carousel: The external mechanical lever rotates smoothly and drops three fully intact glass filters directly inline with the flame:Red Glass (Absolute Stop signal)Cobalt Blue Glass (Filters the kerosene flame to a sharp, visible Green for Track Clear)Open Aperture (For Clear White trackside lighting)Pristine Fresnel Lens: The massive, front-facing concentric magnifying Fresnel glass lens is completely unbroken and crystal clear.Complete Internal Fuel System: Includes the original, matching slide-out iron kerosene reservoir (fount) with its brass wick burner adjustment assembly and brass deflector hood. CONDITION & DISPLAY:Excellent antique condition with an untouched, beautiful "as-found" working patina. The mechanical parts move smoothly and are not seized.Makes an absolute show-stopping industrial, cabin, or steampunk office display piece. You can burn standard modern lamp oil, or safely light it indoors by placing a cheap battery-operated LED puck light inside the tank chamber to project the red, green, and white settings through the magnifying lens.
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