Louis Savignon - Lantern - Metal - Lantern/Projector
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French-made metal lantern with an autonomous acetylene (carbide) generator by Louis Savignon, dating from circa 1850–1900, dimensions 26 cm high, base 10 cm diameter, lens 11 cm diameter, depth 14 cm, weight about 1.5 kg, in good condition with signs of age and not in working order.
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Important French technical lantern from the early 20th century, produced by the Louis Savignon company of Lyon, as per the original label:
AUTOGÉNÉRATEUR – Louis Savignon – 4, Rue Auguste Comte, Lyon.
This is a professional device with an autonomous acetylene (carbide) gas generator, used in the railway, industrial, or construction sector for illumination and signaling.
Nickel-plated metal body with original patina, large convex glass front lens, opening door, top handle, separate lower tank and upper adjustment valves. Genuine item and not a reproduction.
Dimensions: Height: 26 cm - Base diameter: 10 cm - Lens diameter: 11 cm - Depth: 14 cm - Weight: about 1.5 kg
Era: about 1900–1925
Overall good condition for its age, with signs of use and patina consistent. Lens intact. Mechanisms present (not tested with fuel). Sold as a collectible/industrial decorative object.
Ideal for collectors of historical lighting, vintage industrial objects, stage/set design, loft or vintage technical furnishings.
lanterna antica, acetilene, carburo, lampada industriale, ferrovia, miniera, francese, primi novecento, proiettore vintage, arredo industriale, loft, collezionismo tecnico, lighting antique, acetylene lamp, french industrial
Important French technical lantern from the early 20th century, produced by the Louis Savignon company of Lyon, as per the original label:
AUTOGÉNÉRATEUR – Louis Savignon – 4, Rue Auguste Comte, Lyon.
This is a professional device with an autonomous acetylene (carbide) gas generator, used in the railway, industrial, or construction sector for illumination and signaling.
Nickel-plated metal body with original patina, large convex glass front lens, opening door, top handle, separate lower tank and upper adjustment valves. Genuine item and not a reproduction.
Dimensions: Height: 26 cm - Base diameter: 10 cm - Lens diameter: 11 cm - Depth: 14 cm - Weight: about 1.5 kg
Era: about 1900–1925
Overall good condition for its age, with signs of use and patina consistent. Lens intact. Mechanisms present (not tested with fuel). Sold as a collectible/industrial decorative object.
Ideal for collectors of historical lighting, vintage industrial objects, stage/set design, loft or vintage technical furnishings.
lanterna antica, acetilene, carburo, lampada industriale, ferrovia, miniera, francese, primi novecento, proiettore vintage, arredo industriale, loft, collezionismo tecnico, lighting antique, acetylene lamp, french industrial
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Lantern/Projector
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Designer/artist/maker
Louis Savignon
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
26 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Colour
Silver
Estimated period
1850-1900
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