Carriage Lamp
This is a square-shaped lamp made of metal. It is painted black and has clear glass on the front side.
On the back metal panel is a small round red-coloured glass (this was also a hinged panel allowing for change of the candle inside)
On the left side of panel is metal, the right side of 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 two hoods (air ducts to ensure proper ventilation for the flame). The body of the lamp is mounted on a solid round metal pipe.
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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The front of the lamp often had a clear or white lens to illuminate the path ahead for the driver.
The red lens was on the back panel, designed to show the carriage's position to those approaching from behind.
