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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Carriage Lamp

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Overview

Black painted brass lamp, with four sides (two glass side panels, and two black metal side panels):
- On the back metal panel is a small round red-coloured glass (this was also a hinged back panel allowing for change of the candle inside)
- On the left side of panel is metal, the right side of panel is glass, and the front panel is glass
The interior is painted silver and is used as a reflector (many lamps included a mirror or reflector to help cast light and increase visibility on the road),
The lighting mechanism inside the glass holds a white candle with wick. Top of lamp is a chimney with one hood (air duct to ensure proper ventilation for the flame).
The body of the lamp is mounted on a solid round metal pipe.
A bracket attached to stem of lamp
A circle loop at top of hood can be used to hang lamp

Historical information

Carriage lamps were used to provide illumination for horse-drawn carriages, especially when traveling at night.
They served as exterior lights to help the driver see the road.

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cwa-org-124-2025.260

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Last modified

Monday, 27 October, 2025

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Busselton Historical Society

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