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Antique English Copper and Brass Ship Lanterns-Pair

$2,495per set
£1,884.37per set
€2,206.17per set
CA$3,544.68per set
A$3,606.26per set
CHF 2,066.75per set
MX$43,421.59per set
NOK 24,156.45per set
SEK 24,262.46per set
DKK 16,493.07per set

About the Item

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. They feature thick, molded Fresnel glass lenses designed to project light over long distances, removable red and green lenses and topped with solid brass carrying handles. 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 14 in. D 11 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Lighting Lamp SKU 0351stDibs: LU1280249413522

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