Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) copper and brass oil signal lamp with red lens
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) with lit oil lamp inside showcasing copper brass design
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showcasing a working copper oil lamp design
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showing lit oil lamp inside copper and brass casing
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showing glowing oil lamp flame inside copper brass housing
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showcasing a working oil lamp inside copper brass case
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showing detailed copper oil lamp top design.
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showcasing copper and brass oil lamp components
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) oil lamp with brass and copper body lit red light
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showing the glowing oil lamp inside the copper and brass housing
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) featuring a copper oil lamp with red lens and brass details.
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) copper oil lamp with brass details shown in close view
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) copper and brass oil lamp in working condition
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showing detailed brass oil lamp inside
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) showcasing the detailed oil lamp mechanism in brass and copper.
Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950) with vintage oil lamps displayed on a table

Rare old Train Signal Lantern – J.J. van Dijk Utrecht (c. 1930-1950)

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Railway signal lamp from the Dutch manufacturer J.J. van Dijk, Utrecht. Copper and brass, complete and in working condition, with a distinctive burner design.

Unmarked on this piece, but matches identical models that carry the J.J. van Dijk signature. Van Dijk supplied numerous lamps to the NS (Dutch National Railways).

Distinctive features:
Red glass panel mounted in a hinged door with a secure latch
Door can be swung open and fixed to the side for normal light
Originally used as a hand lantern and signal lamp, for railway shunting and signaling

Height (incl. handle): 31 cm
Width: 12 cm
Estimated period: 1930–1950

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