Lovely old railway lantern. 
 
I can’t certain where it was manufactured or used but my research suggests it’s probably French or Spanish, (any info appreciated!)
 
One of the last pictures shows the front cover of a magazine called ‘Via Libre’ from September 1966 where a similar lamp can be seen.
 
Height 54cm overall.
 
Footprint 22 x 12cm.
 
Depth 17cm max with door.
 
Red front panel 24cm diameter.
 
The main body it coated in a black bitumen type material and the top cap, which is removable, and the hinged front are brass.
 
I haven’t polished the brass as it’s got a nice patina, buyer may decide otherwise.
 
A brass pin can be removed from one side then the door swings open
 
Research suggests that originally there would have been an oil/paraffin burner on the inside, now there is a brass bulb holder, black flex and a 3amp fused plug.
 
This lamp has a thick red acrylic panel in the front, I don’t know wether it’s a replacement or not, the panel looks like a hot bulb has touched it and melted a small area which I’ve tried to show in the last picture.