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william edgar & son full range | gas lanterns
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eclipse
Symmetrically designed lamp with casting of heavy gauge polished copper and reflector of 20 SWG
enamelled steel (later iron) except the reflector and inner chimney. All fittings are brass. Includes two rings with hinge and catch to hold the globe. Fitted with a
cast brass Superheater burner box. The base of the lamp could hold a clockwork controller if
a lever-cock isn't used. Made in two sizes - small (4-6 mantles) or large (7-10 mantles).
Can be arranged as an upright fixing or a suspension lamp. Available in a very wide range to suit
all reasonable requirements. Could be fitted with a Holophane dish refractor. The smaller size was for Class "B"
lighting.
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Eclipse
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1-6 burners
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Top Entry
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1932 catalogue
1944 Journal
1945 Advert
1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 book
1947 Programme
1947 Journal
1947 Paper
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Eclipse
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7-10 burners
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Top Entry
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1932 catalogue
1944 Journal
1945 Advert
1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 book
1947 Journal
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ionic
Designed to meet the demand for a lantern for positions when something rather better than the
ordinary square lantern is called for. Suitable for lighting principal streets, square, sea-front promenandes, etc.
Circular lantern made of stoud hardened copper with stamped copper ornamental fret. Either upright or
inverted burners may be used, and the lantern can be arranged for any system of lighting,
bye-pass, torch or controller. Reflectors can be supplied in porcelain, enamelled steel,
chromium plated steel or stainless steel.
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Ionic
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Post Top
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1932 catalogue
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caxton "p"
A square or circular lantern made with stout hardened copper throughout. Painted in three coats (any colour)
and glazed 21oz. best English glass. Fitted with special stainless steel or chromium plated steel reflectors.
The top is hinged to furnish easy and speedy access to the burner whilst there is also a cleaning door
hinged to one side. Fitted with an inverted superheated burner which can take No. 1 or No. 2 mantles
as desired. The burner has single gas and air regulators which are operated from the outside
of the lantern.
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Caxton
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Post Top
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1932 catalogue
1945 Programme
1946 Programme
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rivercourt
Design developed "just prior to the war" although adverts featuring it appear in
1936. The base is arranged to house a clock controller. The whole of the lamp is manufactured from stout gauge copper,
with the exception of the burner, which is of brass throughout. The super-heater
box of the burner carries five or six long "Bijou" mantles, having a gas consumption
of 2 cubic foot per hour each. 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 supporting
arm is made from steam barrel, with a soft grey iron casting at its lower end
to house a clock controller. At the top of arm a stout clip and safety chains
are fitted to the lamp. By 1939, the design was being described as "of unusual
but pleasing design and can be arranged for upright or suspension fixing."
The lantern is constructed of solid copper throughout while all other metal parts
are brass with the exception of the reflector is of enamelled steel. Provision
is made for the incorporation of a Holophane dish refractor
if required. (If fitted, it uses a Holophane directional 160°
refractor.) Lantern suited for high grade side road lighting but can be used
for shop and parade lighting. Exhibited for the first time in 1945.
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Rivercourt
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4,5,6 burners
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Top Entry/Post Top
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1936 Advert
1939 Advert
1939 Programme
1944 Journal
1945 Advert
1945 Programme
1946 Programme
1947 book
1951 book
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eclipse
Redesigned in 1948 with a new mounting. The lamp itself is not altered, except that
the gas supply is taken in at right angles to the body. The main feature of the mounting is to
facilitate installation and maintenance. Air and gas regulators and the clock controller are facing
the same direction i.e. facing the ladder, which is in-line with the curb. The entire lamp
can be disconnected from the column by undoing the large top cap. The clock controller can be
disconnected separately by undoing the by-pass tap and Comet igniter.
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Eclipse
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??? burners
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Side Entry
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1948 Advert
1949 Programme
1951 book
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