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Below are images of an unusual lamp discussed in Question 2655 on our Q&A Board. One collector identified it as a variation of an Adams & Westlake or "Adlake" 1105 Oil Burning Highway Crossing Sign. It appears to be fabricated from two long-burning semaphore lamps. The unit is approximately 40 inches wide and weighs about 20 pounds. Thanks to Doug Wills for providing these images and comments. Click on any image for a larger version.
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| Bottom view of the unit. |
Left view of the unit showing the pole receptacle of the left lamp. |
Fiiller cap and attachment chain for kerosene tank(s). |
Illuminated view of the red lens on one of the lamps. |
Clear lens facing the rear (opposite of the front red). It looks like that unit would slide up (rusted firm at this time ). |
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| Adlake stamping on top of both lamps. |
Top view of the unit. |
Clear glass or cutout on the inside of one of the lamps. |
View of the casting into which the post slid. There is one on each side of the unit. |
Illuminated view of the "clear glass". This clear glass opening was cut into the side of each lamp. |
