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    Posted 13 years ago

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    ronkent
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    my grandfather was in rail road before i was born after serving world war 2 for many years this and another lamp was saved and passed to my father then he passed away 6 yrs serving miltary for 28 yrs had problems with diabities and heart from agent orange ago and now its mine thank you for viewing. if any one could tell me a little about this would be great than you

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    1. kbow kbow, 13 years ago
      Nice piece especially since the glass is still intact!
    2. ronkent, 13 years ago
      Thank you very much yeah it needs cleaning been in shed for long time then brought into home
    3. station-agent station-agent, 13 years ago
      This is a car inspector's lamp. "Car knockers" checked journal boxes, couplers, brake hoses, wheels, etc. for maintenance issues.
    4. ronkent, 13 years ago
      yes i thought it was with the cover on it wasnt for sure though. Thank you for your reply and knology of this item>
    5. IC_carpeck, 12 years ago
      Are there any RR initials on the handle top? Increases value if there are. Needs serious restoration but looks solid.

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