{"product_id":"fantastic-carbide-signal-lamp-shunting-lamp-heavy-solid-model-french-maker-dehail-amp-grenier-paris-an-eyecatcher","title":"Fantastic Carbide Signal Lamp \/ Shunting Lamp – Heavy, Solid Model – French Maker Dehail \u0026amp; Grenier Paris – An Eyecatcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic Carbide Signal Lamp \/ Shunting Lamp – Heavy, Solid Model – French Maker Dehail \u0026amp; Grenier Paris – An Eyecatcher. The maker's name is visible above the clear glass at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can slide the clear glass pane upward to light the carbide lamp; the red glass panes can also be slid in front of the sides, or pushed up out of the way when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the side is a brass plate reading Cambrai 2365 Gelain Georges. So it was used in this town, and Georges Gelain was most likely the person who operated this lamp. I also found a Georges Henri Gelain from Cambrai on Geneanet, who lived from 1914 to 1974, which fits well with the period this lamp was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of lamp was used on and around the railway as a signal lamp, including during shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis signal lamp is very heavy and solid, also with a sturdy bracket at the back. The height is 37 cm (14.6 in), weighing almost 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation unknown, not tested.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53687204872528,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG20260923211049.jpg?v=1790195566","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/fantastic-carbide-signal-lamp-shunting-lamp-heavy-solid-model-french-maker-dehail-amp-grenier-paris-an-eyecatcher","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}