This Victorian Hiatt & Co Police Bullseye Lamp is a must-have for any police memorabilia collector. The handheld paraffin lamp was manufactured in the United Kingdom and is a unique piece of equipment from the era. Its bullseye lens provides a focused beam of light, making it ideal for use by police officers during investigations. and the turning top could extinguish the the wick plunging the pursuing officer into the shadows the wick still alight within. The lamp is in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any collection. It is a rare find and a piece of history that should not be missed. Don't hesitate to get your hands on this amazing item today.
A Police Officer’s friend on dark nights, this lamp is called a Bullseye lantern, so called because of the big, round ‘eye’ in the centre. This lamp was designed by a Police Officer who won a financial prize for saving the Force money in oil, compared to the version used before. only one issue if thhe pursuing officer ws to fall over he would inevitably end up with his trousers and cape alight
by no means perfect as has some chips to the paint work
its untested but believe it would work correctly