{"product_id":"antique-military-police-angled-bulb-torch-hand-lamp-in-a-wood-case","title":"Antique Military \/ Police Angled Bulb Torch \/ Hand Lamp In A Wood Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAntique Military \/ Police Angled Bulb Torch \/ Hand Lamp In A Wood Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the early 1900s, this WW1 era Antique Angled Bulb Torch \/ Hand Lamp In A Wood Case is very unusual in that the torch head can be moved up and down on a metal pivot arm. \u003cspan\u003eThe nickel brass torch head is approximately 6.3 cm (2.5\") in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not in working condition, as there appears to be a few internal components missing, hence we are selling it as a historic decorative display piece only. It could easily be renovated to working condition by someone with a little knowhow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood door slides off at the rear to reveal the battery compartment; the catch \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e (small 'o' ring) for holding the wood door in place is missing.  In pretty good cosmetic condition, the lamp does have scuffs and scratches in the wood commensurate with age and use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe torch \/flashlight has no maker's mark but is similar in style to those manufactured by \u003cem\u003eBritish Ever Ready Specialities\u003c\/em\u003e (Ever Ready UK). The small bulb was wrapped in a piece of newspaper dating to 1962!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese types of hand lamps, were used extensively as bicycle lamps and police lanterns, and in the trenches as officers lamps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular wood surround is made from mahogany, with a nickel brass handle and decorative switch. I haven't attempted to polish it as some people prefer to see the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case measures approximately:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 14.5 cm (including the handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Depth 5.8 cm (excluding the torch head)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice little item for those of us whom love antique torches!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-antique-lamps-lighting-vintage-lighting-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage lighting.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ever Ready?","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199067615489,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Antique_Military_Police_Angled_Bulb_Torch_Hand_Lamp_In_A_Wood_Case.jpg?v=1740136279","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/antique-military-police-angled-bulb-torch-hand-lamp-in-a-wood-case","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}