Original WWI Dated 1915 Officers FoldingTrench Lantern by Manufacturer Christopher Collins of Birmingham. 21325. Original WWI Dated 1915 Officers FoldingTrench Lantern by Manufacturer Christopher Collins of Birmingham. 21325. Antiques & Militaria

The trench Lamp was intended for use with either an Oil Lamp, or if oil was not available with a lighted Candle. The Lantern has four flat glazed panes with one that opens when in the used position for access. All four glazed panels (windows) present and *undamaged-one corner missing, see images*. Christopher Collins 1915 Birmingham is imprinted to an oval plaque at the base of one side of the lantern (Christopher Collins Ltd had a factory located at Black Heath in Birmingham during WW1 and made Lamps of all descriptions including 'Magic Lanterns') and ‘Use ½ Candles Only’ on a plate at the top of another. All of the steelwork and glazing *bar one-see images* are in excellent condition. Measuring 31 cm high and 15 cm wide this is a rare piece of history for the collector/enactor. The price includes UK delivery. 21325.