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falks full range | lanterns

warrington
Of the inverted type with either single or cluster burners. Varieties equipped with special reflectors have evolved.
Warrington ??? candle power
??? burners ??? 1932 Catalogue





efesca hilux
Refractor: Holophane 4140 series.

Introduced in 1945 for Group "A" roads. Bowl refractor lantern. Cast iron crown and globe holder assembly. Crown arranged with condensation proof connection box, wired with heat-resisting leads to porcelain G.E.S. lampholder and inlet for suspension, 1" BSP. Heavy gauge copper casting. Inner and outer white vitreous enamelled steel reflectors. Fitted with single-piece Holophane "Bi-Way" refractor which can provide a 160° non-axial distribution or 180° axial distribution. Variations can be supplied without condensation proof connector box and with simplified crown, and without the outer reflector if preferred.

If used with 300W GLS then an additional inner band refractor can be supplied.

??? 300W GLS
250-400W MA/V
GES Top Entry No Gear 1945 Advert
1945 Programme
1945 Advert
1946 Programme
1946 Advert
1947 Programme
1947 Advert
1947 Journal



efesca hotspur
Refractor: Holophane 4140 series.

Introduced in 1945 for Group "A" roads. Considered to be a side entry version of Hilux. Heavy copper casting. Cast aluminium alloy glass suspension frame with side entry for bracket mounting. White vitreous enamelled inner reflector. Fitted with single-piece Holophane "Bi-Way" refractor.

??? 250-400W MA/V
GES Side Entry No Gear 1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 Programme






efesca albacore
Introduced in 1945 for Group "B" roads. Enclosed type lantern. Cast iron hood with top inlet ¾" BSP. Cast iron hinged globe ring and outer reflector. White vitreous enamelled sheet steel inner reflector. Single piece Holophane non-axial, directional prismatic dome refractor and clear heat resisting outer globe.
??? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MB/V
BC
3BC
Top Entry No Gear 1945 Advert
1945 Programme
1945 Advert
1946 Programme
1946 Advert
1947 Programme






efesca comet
Introduced in 1945 for Group "B" roads. Enclosed type lantern. Cast iron crown with top inlet ¾" BSP. Copper body. Inner and outer reflectors of white enamelled sheet steel. Single piece Holophane non-axial, directional prismatic dome refractor and clear heat resisting outer globe.
??? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MB/V
BC
3BC
Top Entry No Gear 1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 Programme






efesca dragon
Introduced in 1945 for Group "B" roads. Enclosed type lantern. Cast iron hood with top inlet ¾" BSP. Cast iron hinged globe ring and outer reflector. White vitreous enamelled sheet steel inner reflector. Fitted with Holophane one-piece Bi-Way bowl refractor.
??? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MB/V
BC
3BC
Top Entry No Gear 1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 Programme



efesca albatross
Introduced in 1945 for Group "B" roads. Open type lantern. Cast iron canopy with top inlet ¾" BSP. White vitreous enamelled sheet steel reflector. Fitted with a single piece Holophane non-axial, directional prismatic dome refractor (same as Albacore).
??? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MB/V
BC
3BC
Top Entry No Gear 1945 Advert
1945 Programme
1945 Advert
1946 Programme
1946 Advert
1947 Programme



efesca dalux
Introduced in 1945 for Group "B" roads. Open type lantern. Cast iron crown with top inlet ¾" BSP. Copper hood. White vitreous enamelled sheet steel reflector. Fitted with a single piece Holophane non-axial, directional prismatic dome refractor (same as Albacore).
??? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MB/V
BC
3BC
Top Entry No Gear 1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 Programme



efesca albermarle
Introduced in 1945 for Group "B" roads. Cast iron canopy with top inlet ¾" BSP. White vitreous enamelled sheet steel reflector.
??? 60-150W GLS
BC
Top Entry No Gear 1945 Programme
1946 Programme



fulmar i
Sodium street lighting lantern with "Perspex" machined prismatic refractor plates.
???? 85W - 140W SO/H
BC Side Entry No Gear 1956 Advert



fulmar vii
Sodium street lighting lantern with "Perspex" machined prismatic refractor plates.
???? 85W - 140W SO/H
BC Side Entry No Gear 1955 Advert



firefly
???? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MBF/U
BC ??? No Gear 1956 Journal




beaufort 20
Post top fitting for roads, entrances to public buildings, hospitals, promenades, parks, pathways, gardens, garages etc. Diameter of hood is 20 in. hence the name. Spun aluminium outer hood, prime etched and glossy stove enamelled blue-grey. Reflector in two parts, the outer being sheet aluminium and the inner disc sheet steel, both prime etched and stove enamelled white. Hood supported by four steel tubes which are secured to a cast aluminium allow spigot cap to suit a standard 3 in. diameter spigot. Tubes cadmium plated, spigot cap prime etched, both stove enamelled aluminium and clear lacquered. Default fitting includes ES lampholder for 200W GLS lamp with no bowl or refractor. Other colours (apart from the default blue-grey) included cardinal red and forest green (which cost extra). Fittings could also include a dome refractor ('B'), full-length cone bowl ('C'), dome refractor and full-length cone bowl ('D'), half-length cone bowl ('E') and dome refractor with half-length cone bowl ('F'). Both symmetrical and non-axial refractors available. Designed by R. F. Steward, L.S.I.A. of Falks.
S.93880A 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93880B 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
1958 Advert
1958 Advert
S.93880C 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
1958 Advert
S.93880D 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93880E 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93880F 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93880L 150W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93880K 80-125W MB
80-125W MBF/U
3BC Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93880M 60-200W GLS
45-60W SO/V
BC Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert



beaufort 25
Post top fitting for roads, entrances to public buildings, hospitals, promenades, parks, pathways, gardens, garages etc. Diameter of hood is 25 in. hence the name. Spun aluminium outer hood, prime etched and glossy stove enamelled blue-grey. Reflector in two parts, the outer being sheet aluminium and the inner disc sheet steel, both prime etched and stove enamelled white. Hood supported by four steel tubes which are secured to a cast aluminium allow spigot cap to suit a standard 3 in. diameter spigot. Tubes cadmium plated, spigot cap prime etched, both stove enamelled aluminium and clear lacquered. Default fitting includes ES lampholder for 200W GLS lamp with no bowl or refractor. Other colours (apart from the default blue-grey) included cardinal red and forest green (which cost extra). Fittings could also include a dome refractor ('B'), full-length cone bowl ('C'), dome refractor and full-length cone bowl ('D'), half-length cone bowl ('E') and dome refractor with half-length cone bowl ('F'). Both symmetrical and non-axial refractors available. Designed by R. F. Steward, L.S.I.A. of Falks.
S.93856A 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856B 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856C 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856D 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856E 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856F 200W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856L 150W GLS ES Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856K 80-125W MB
80-125W MBF/U
3BC Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal
S.93856M 60-200W GLS
45-60W SO/V
BC Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1956 Journal




beaufort 34
Diameter of hood is 34 in. hence the name. Spun aluminium outer hood, prime etched and glossy stove enamelled blue-grey. Reflector in two parts, the outer being sheet aluminium and the inner disc sheet steel, both prime etched and stove enamelled white. Hood supported by four steel tubes which are secured to a cast aluminium allow spigot cap to suit a standard 3 in. diameter spigot. Tubes cadmium plated, spigot cap prime etched, both stove enamelled aluminium and clear lacquered. Default fitting includes GES lampholder for 300W GLS lamp or 250W MBF/U lamp with no bowl or refractor. Other colours (apart from the default blue-grey) included cardinal red and forest green (which cost extra). Fittings could also include a dome refractor ('B'), full-length cone bowl ('C'), dome refractor and full-length cone bowl ('D'), half-length cone bowl ('E') and dome refractor with half-length cone bowl ('F'). Both symmetrical and non-axial refractors available. Designed by R. F. Steward, L.S.I.A. of Falks.
S.93900A 300W GLS
250W MBF/U
GES
GES
Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93900B 300W GLS
250W MBF/U
GES
GES
Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93900C 300W GLS
250W MBF/U
HES
GES
Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93900D 300W GLS
250W MBF/U
GES
GES
Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93900E 300W GLS
250W MBF/U
GES
GES
Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93900F 300W GLS
250W MBF/U
GES
GES
Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93900L 45-60W SO/V BC Post Top No Gear 1950s Catalogue



beaufort 3
Wall mounted fitting for roads, entrances to public buildings, hospitals, promenades, parks, pathways, gardens, garages etc. Diameter of hood is 20 in. Spun aluminium outer hood, prime etched and glossy stove enamelled blue-grey. Reflector in two parts, the outer being sheet aluminium and the inner disc sheet steel, both prime etched and stove enamelled white. Hood supported by four steel tubes which are secured to a cast backplate. Default Fitting includes ES lampholder for 200W GLS lamp with no bowl or refractor. Fittings could also include a dome refractor ('B'), full-length cone bowl ('C'), dome refractor and full-length cone bowl ('D'), half-length cone bowl ('E') and dome refractor with half-length cone bowl ('F'). Both symmetrical and non-axial refractors available. Designed by R. F. Steward, L.S.I.A. of Falks.
S.93857A 200W GLS ES Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93857B 200W GLS ES Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93857C 200W GLS ES Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93857D 200W GLS ES Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93857E 200W GLS ES Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
1958 Advert
S.93857F 200W GLS ES Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue



beaufort 4
Wall mounted fitting for roads, entrances to public buildings, hospitals, promenades, parks, pathways, gardens, garages etc. Diameter of hood is 16 in. Spun aluminium outer hood, prime etched and glossy stove enamelled blue-grey. Reflector in two parts, the outer being sheet aluminium and the inner disc sheet steel, both prime etched and stove enamelled white. Hood supported by four steel tubes which are secured to a cast backplate. Default Fitting includes ES lampholder for 200W GLS lamp with no bowl or refractor. Fittings could also include a dome refractor ('B'), full-length cone bowl ('C'), dome refractor and full-length cone bowl ('D'), half-length cone bowl ('E') and dome refractor with half-length cone bowl ('F'). Both symmetrical and non-axial refractors available. Designed by R. F. Steward, L.S.I.A. of Falks.
S.93858A 100W GLS BC Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93858B 100W GLS BC Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93858C 100W GLS BC Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93858D 100W GLS BC Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93858E 100W GLS BC Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue
S.93858F 100W GLS BC Wall Mounting No Gear 1950s Catalogue