Antique French Railway Lantern - S. Gillet Paris -

Antique French Railway Lantern - S. Gillet Paris - PLM Marked - Late 1800s Rare original French railway lantern by S. Gillet, Paris, dating from the late 19th century. This lantern bears both the cast maker's mark "S. GILLET PARIS" and the original brass railway inventory plate "P.L.M.-F-3127", linking it to the historic Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée Railway Company. A genuine piece of European railway history from the golden age of rail travel. Constructed from heavy iron with original glass panels and brass/copper ventilated top. Retains its untouched original patina and character developed over more than 100 years. Size: •Height: Approx. 28cm (11") •Width: Approx. 13cm (5") •Depth: Approx. 13cm (5") Condition: Original unrestored condition with age-related wear, surface oxidation and signs of genuine railway use. An excellent display item for collectors of railwayana, industrial antiques, transport memorabilia or vintage lighting. An increasingly scarce and desirable collector's piece with clear railway provenance. Returns Accepted Within 14 Days For Full Refund Nationwide Delivery Can Be Arranged PayPal, Revolut, Bank Transfer Etc Accepted Thanks For Viewing. Please Don't Hesitate To Contact Me With Any Queries About This Item Or My Other Items