Coach Lamp
c. 1900This is a rectangular-shaped lamp made of metal. It is painted black and has clear glass on the back side (to view inside) and a small round red-coloured glass on the front side.
The lighting mechanism inside the glass appears to have held a candle. Top of lamp is a black chimney and hood. The body of the lamp is mounted on a solid round metal pipe.
There is a thin metal handle at the top for attaching the lamp to a wall or stand.
A metal bracket is attached to the stem of the lamp.
This lamp would have been attached to a coach, or even an early automobile, for lighting purposes.
It could also have been used for outdoor purposes in a household or business setting.
Lamps such as this were used in the 19th century and early 20th century and preceded or accompanied the use of oil lamps and were later superseded by electric and gas lighting.
