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Highway Reference Book 1951

Dating from 1951, The Highway Reference Book included a page of William Edgar & Son's lanterns and brief descriptions of their uses.



GAS LIGHTING

WILLIAM EDGAR & SON LTD., LONDON, W.6

THE "RIVERCOURT" LAMP. - A modern type of lamp, specially designed for present-day requirements of street lighting. A very high standard has been attained, and the general appearance of hte lamp with its unbroken contour is exceptionally attractive. Fine gas and air regulators are provided, which when correctly adjusted, can be securely locked, obviating any displacement by vibration. The lamp is fitted with a Distant Control apparatus. The superheater box of the burner carries five or six "Long Bijou" mantles, having a gas consumption of 2 cubic feet per hour each.

THE "ECLIPSE" LANTERN. - A modern suspension type lantern of pleasing appearance, which owing to its wind-proof qualities, can be fixed in extremely exposed positions. Fine gas and air regulators are provided, which, when correctly adjusted, can be securely locked, obviating any displacement by vibration. The lamp can be arranged for upright fixing if required, and can be manufactured in an size up to ten light.