Pair of Early 20th c. English Copper and Brass Ship Lanterns

$2,495
ABOUT 

A pair of beautifully patinated, molded copper antique nautical ship lanterns, specifically designed as navigation lights. These types of lanterns were historically essential for maritime communication, with red lenses typically indicating the port (left) side and green lenses indicating the starboard (right) side of a vessel.
  • CREATOR Unknown. United Kingdom. 
  • DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940.
  • MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper, Brass, Glass. 
  • CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dent and damage lower portion on one lamp. Rewired with new plug in cord. 
  • DIMENSIONS H 16 in. W 15 in. D 10 in. 

HISTORY

Unknown. 

 




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