Vintage British Railway Hand Lantern

This is an antique black-painted metal lantern is a vintage railway hand lantern, specifically a general-purpose model often associated with the London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) or the London & North Western Railway (L&NWR). These lanterns, typically dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries (c. 1900–1930), were essential tools for railway staff before widespread electrification. Featuring a domed body, fixed top handle, and glass panels to protect the flame.