London 2012 Olympic Games torch lantern,used specifically to preserve, protect and transport the Olympic Flame on its relay journey, the type 6 brass and glass lantern with internal mesh and oil reservoir, with two applied plaques, one engraved with London 2012 logo and OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY, and the other THE PROTECTOR LAMP & LIGHTING CO LTD ECCLES, TYPE 6, torch height 25cm.The lantern was used for transporting the Olympic Flame from Athens to Great Britain. The Torch Relay embarked on its 70 day journey through Great Britain before arriving at the Olympic Stadium, London. Made and patented by the British firm The Protector Lamp and Lighting Company Ltd of Eccles, Manchester, the company which has been used for the safe transport of the Olympic flame for the past 30 years.
£4,000 - £6,000
London 2012 Olympic Games torch lantern,used specifically to preserve, protect and transport the Olympic Flame on its relay journey, the type 6 brass and glass lantern with internal mesh and oil reservoir, with two applied plaques, one engraved with London 2012 logo and OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY, and the other THE PROTECTOR LAMP & LIGHTING CO LTD ECCLES, TYPE 6, torch height 25cm.The lantern was used for transporting the Olympic Flame from Athens to Great Britain. The Torch Relay embarked on its 70 day journey through Great Britain before arriving at the Olympic Stadium, London. Made and patented by the British firm The Protector Lamp and Lighting Company Ltd of Eccles, Manchester, the company which has been used for the safe transport of the Olympic flame for the past 30 years.