SNCF e Mondep - Lantern (2) - Plastic, Metal - Railway lanterns
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Two vintage railway signaling lanterns from SNCF and MONDEP, dating to 1970–1980, made of plastic and metal and sold in used condition with signs of aging, not in working order, originating from France.
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Batch of 2 Ancient Railway Lanterns – SNCF / MONDEP – Collecting
Interesting batch of two antique railway lanterns, used in manual signaling by railway workers. Authentic collectible pieces, ideal for railwayana collectors, industrial decor, or railway museology.
Lantern SNCF:
Portable signaling lantern with the inscription SNCF, the French national railway company.
Construction in a metal box with a top handle and a red signaling lens.
Typical model used by railway agents during shunting and nighttime operations.
Lantern MONDEP:
Portable lantern marked MONDEP, a well-known manufacturer of industrial and railway lighting.
Robust metal frame with a front lens.
Condition
• Original, non-restored pieces
• Natural signs of use and age (patina, surface oxidation)
• The plastic lantern shows a missing glass, as visible in the photographs
• Sold as seen
Lanterns of this type were historically used for signaling trains and railway operations, possibly using colored filters to indicate different orders of movement. 
Ideal for:
• Collectors of railway objects
• Vintage / industrial decor
• Set design, museums or thematic exhibitions
Lot
Sale as a lot with the two lanterns shown in the photographs.
Shipping outside the EU will incur an additional charge.
Batch of 2 Ancient Railway Lanterns – SNCF / MONDEP – Collecting
Interesting batch of two antique railway lanterns, used in manual signaling by railway workers. Authentic collectible pieces, ideal for railwayana collectors, industrial decor, or railway museology.
Lantern SNCF:
Portable signaling lantern with the inscription SNCF, the French national railway company.
Construction in a metal box with a top handle and a red signaling lens.
Typical model used by railway agents during shunting and nighttime operations.
Lantern MONDEP:
Portable lantern marked MONDEP, a well-known manufacturer of industrial and railway lighting.
Robust metal frame with a front lens.
Condition
• Original, non-restored pieces
• Natural signs of use and age (patina, surface oxidation)
• The plastic lantern shows a missing glass, as visible in the photographs
• Sold as seen
Lanterns of this type were historically used for signaling trains and railway operations, possibly using colored filters to indicate different orders of movement. 
Ideal for:
• Collectors of railway objects
• Vintage / industrial decor
• Set design, museums or thematic exhibitions
Lot
Sale as a lot with the two lanterns shown in the photographs.
Shipping outside the EU will incur an additional charge.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Railway lanterns
No. of items
2
Material
Metal, Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
SNCF e Mondep
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
No
Height
27 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
