Key [Gas Lamp]

Object detail

Accession number

2014.244

Maker

New Zealand Railways

Description

Solid brass key with flat brass at top with three arms, top arm has hole in. Key bottom is circular with small bar inside that radiates towards centre. Apparently used by NZ Rail to turn on gas lamps in rail carriages and on platforms.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

New Zealand Railways. Key [Gas Lamp], 2014.244. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Furnishings Lighting Equipment Other Lighting Accessories

Collection type

Rail Transport

Subject auto tags

Metal Fashion accessory Symbol Bronze Household hardware Font Brass Artifact

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