Lighting:/Collectibles: A large rare set of American Eagle” Bubble back” aluminum traffic lights from the 1950s era 120cm high by 35cm wide by 45cm deep The lights have been rewired with independent switches for the red, amber and green light, highly polished and lacquered and are supplied with the original hanging bracket which facilitates hanging from a wall bracket or ceiling mount. The hoods can be removed to form a pendant light over a table or bar area. The Eagle Signal and Sign Company is one of the oldest traffic light manufacturers in the U.S. The company was founded in 1931 in Moline, Illinois. Eagle became one of the market leaders of traffic signal lights, competing with other brands such as Crouse-Hinds and Marbelite, for control of the Midwest American market. During the 1930s and 1940s Eagle manufactured a limited range of lights but often upgraded their designs with minor changes. In the 1950s and 1960s they went on to produce flat-back models and larger 12-inch designs.
Lighting:/Collectibles: A large rare set of American Eagle” Bubble back” aluminum traffic lights from the 1950s era 120cm high by 35cm wide by 45cm deep The lights have been rewired with independent switches for the red, amber and green light, highly polished and lacquered and are supplied with the original hanging bracket which facilitates hanging from a wall bracket or ceiling mount. The hoods can be removed to form a pendant light over a table or bar area. The Eagle Signal and Sign Company is one of the oldest traffic light manufacturers in the U.S. The company was founded in 1931 in Moline, Illinois. Eagle became one of the market leaders of traffic signal lights, competing with other brands such as Crouse-Hinds and Marbelite, for control of the Midwest American market. During the 1930s and 1940s Eagle manufactured a limited range of lights but often upgraded their designs with minor changes. In the 1950s and 1960s they went on to produce flat-back models and larger 12-inch designs.
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