Illuminating Apparatus

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L. Sautter & Cie, Paris

none given

none

3rd

39 7/16"

fixed

Each panel is 72 degrees of arc. There is 1 dark panel in lens apparatus, central belt of which is closed by curved brass door to protect lamp. This panel bears SE.

Central belt. 6 ele above, 6 below

cast iron, resting over newel on floor of lower part of lantern.

Base of lens apparatus has cast iron floor which serves as service table; upon which stands a lamp pedestal of ring & 3 stanchions.

In 3 parts. Lower damper tube of Russia iron over top of chimney 2 1/8" dia. 7" high, above which is a flaring sleeve of Russia iron to top of lens 17" high. Top of lens to spider is 2.5" x 10" brass tube.

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