torch; lifeboat

Maker
Oldham & Son Ltd
Production date
1930s
 Description
Used on the lifeboats and in World War II for signalling. The torch has been painted black and a grill soldered to the head to protect the glass.
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Department
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Maker
Production date
1930s
Production place
Manchester/Greater Manchester/England
Signature & date
stamping:head:"OLDHAM & SON/ LTD DENTON MANCHESTER TYPE T.D.I."
Associated notes
USED ON LIFEBOATS AND IN WORLD WAR II FOR SIGNALLING. THE TORCH HAS BEEN PAINTED BLACK, AND AN ATTACHMENT SOLDERED TO THE HEAD)
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 25cm (L 9 13/16")
Dimensions:L 28.5cm (L 11 1/4")
Dimensions:Dia 6cm (Dia 2 3/8")
Accession number
1989-035-001

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