West
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LIGHTING &
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18.70 OIL LAMP CLOCK. Rare
late 18th or very early 19th century German-made whale oil
lamp with the secondary function of being a night
clock. This all pewter table lamp has a wide base with
upturned lip supporting a turned column. The column is
threaded into the base and the two can be separated.
At the top of the column a Betty-style lamp with folding lid
and metal wick holder is mounted to a glass reservoir.
The hand-blown glass vial is encased in a pewter mount which
threads into the Betty lamp so it can be removed and filled
with oil. The side is equipped with a finger hold much
like traditional candle holders of similar vintage.
Opposite the finger hold a pewter strap is embossed with
Roman numerals beginning with “VII” at the top,
indicating 7 o’clock at night. The markings run
down past “XII,” continuing “I”
through “VII” indicating 7 o’clock the
next morning. In this way the time of evening was
cleverly indicated by the diminishing oil level while the
lamp served as a night light. The lamp stands 13
½ inches tall and is 5 ½ inches in diameter on its
base. Excellent original condition with no
damage. Surfaces are oxidized and dirty and could
stand a light cleaning. Attached to the lamp is an old
cloth and paper label reading, “GERMAN FIRE
CLOCK. Circa 1800. Tells time by amount
of oil burned in column. But however time is
measured.”
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Ex. Collection of a well-known museum, the identity of
which will be provided to the buyer.
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18.66 POST LANTERN. Impressive
late 19th or very early 20th century American lantern used
as a navigational aid to mariners in areas where
constructing a lighthouse would have been impractical.
This heavy, beautifully constructed lamp is of solid brass
with a thick glass Freznel lens marked “CORNING.”
It is of “bird cage”-type construction with six
vertical supports and two encircling horizontal supports
which hold the lamp together and protect its precious
lens. A heavy cast brass handle is provided at
the top for lifting. At the base, a brass tag is
affixed which reads “POST LANTERN B.” Post
lanterns were used by the U.S. Lighthouse Service and later
the U.S. Coast Guard to mark coastal hazards and inland
waterways plied by any number of sea going vessels and
coastal craft. This handsome example stands 26
½ inches tall and 11 ½ inches in diameter and
weighs 25 pounds. It has been electrified with a
standard 110V socket and a convenient push button on/off
switch near the tag. Condition is excellent, noting a
few very minor dents in the base and slight dezincification
of the brass due to long exposure in a marine environment.
The glass lens is perfect. A big, most desirable
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18.64 GIMBAL LAMP. Genuine 19th
century American ship’s gimbaled lamp by “E.
MILLER CO. Made In U.S.A.” as impressed on the knurled
wick advance knob. This classic ship’s cabin
lantern is of rolled brass containing two lead
counterweights, one in the base and one in the
bracket. The “U” shaped bracket supports
the gimbal ring which allows the lamp body swing freely in
any direction. The weighted bracket allows the lamp to
be used on a table or to be hard-mounted to the bulkhead by
means of two eyelets. This lamp retains its original
No. 1 Marine pop-up type burner which has a small screw to
secure the lip of the fluted glass chimney and is hinged
allowing easy access to the wick for servicing. 8
¼ inches tall exclusive of chimney and 5 ½ inches
maximum width. 12 inches tall overall. Good
condition showing expected use with no abuse. Very
nice deep age patina to all surfaces.
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Edward Miller started his business in Meriden,
Connecticut in 1844 when he joined Horatio Howard in opening
a small shop making screws, candle holders and whale oil
lamps. The following year Miller bought out Howard's
share of the business and struggled to make it a
success. In 1857 a fire destroyed the shop. However
Miller quickly rebuilt, this time incorporating steam power
into his production. That fact, spurred by increased
demand generated from the Civil War, caused Miller's lamp
business to grow rapidly during the 1860's.
After oil was discovered in Pennsylvania in 1859, kerosene
proved to be a safe and affordable lamp fuel. Miller
envisioned a demand for lamps using the new fuel and quickly
began manufacturing kerosene burners. In 1866, he formed E.
Miller & Co. Two years later Miller constructed a
brass rolling mill to keep up with his company's demand for
brass. The manufacturing capacity of his firm
immediately increased.
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18.61 FIGURAL TABLE LAMPS. Matched pair
of 19th century American portable table lamps. These all
brass oil lamps have a circular base supporting a bulbous
brass column on which is mounted the oil font with burner
and chimney holder. The circular wick advance knobs are
signed “STERN BRO’S N.Y.” and “THE
P.&A. MFG Co VICTOR” respectively. What makes
these lamps really outstanding are their figural brass
dolphin handles. They stand 9 inches tall and 5 ½
inches in diameter at the base, 6 inches wide overall.
Excellent original condition showing expected signs of use
and a nice statuary bronze age patina. Circa 1875.
895/pr
Stern Brothers was founded in 1867 by Issac, Louis and
Benjamin Stern, sons of German immigrants. In 1867 they
began selling dry goods in Buffalo, New York. The following
year they moved to New York City and opened a store at 367
Sixth Avenue. In 1877 the business moved to 110 West 23rd
Street. Outgrowing that facility, the Sterns erected a new
building on the same site in 1878. The elegant store was
noted for its fashionable clothes and other high end goods.
Ladies from all over the country came to Stern Brothers for
their Paris fashions. The enterprise was distinguished by
its elegant door men in top hats and impeccable service.
“P & A,” Plume & Atwood, was organized in January
1869 as HBA (Holmes, Booth and Atwood) with the name
changing to the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company in
1871. The company was incorporated in 1880. Plume &
Atwood produced a full line of kerosene lamps and associated
oil burning equipment. Between 1871 and 1912 the company had
62 lighting patents thanks primarily to the company’s
namesake, Lewis J. Atwood, who was a prolific inventor.
While Plume & Atwood manufactured and marketed their own
line of lamps, they also produced and supplied fittings to
other lamp manufactures, in this case Stern Brothers of New
York.
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18.55 BOAT SIGNAL LAMP. Late
1800’s hand-held American signal lamp boldly stamped “BOAT
SIGNAL LAMP” on the front. This sturdy little veteran of
the sea is made of solid brass with a thick bull’s eye lens
which is obviously of early manufacture owing to the bubbles and
occlusions in its glass. The unique function of this lamp was
to transmit Morse code. For that purpose it is equipped with a
small brass knob attached to a silvered brass, spring-loaded “light
curtain” which rotates internally to open or close the light
source. That source is a “wedge-type” burner with wick
advance knob atop its original oil font which seats tightly into a
receptacle in the bottom. For hand-held use this lamp is
equipped with two folding wire handles on the back. In addition
it has two separate brass clips for hard mounting to the ship!
The castellated top is designed to disperse heat, while the bottom of
the lamp has over 30 small holes for aspiration. The
front door of the lamp holds the lens and hinges forward, held by a
spring loaded clip, to expose the oil font and burner within. 8
½ inches tall and 6 ½ inches wide at the widest. The
base measures 3 ½ inches in diameter. Outstanding condition with
a lovely high polish. The only flaw is a small fleck in the
bottom of the lens. This is a lovely, totally original nautical
lantern in amazing condition for being over 100 years old!
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18.54 ANCHOR LAMP. Particularly
pristine little sea veteran embodied in an all brass anchor lamp made
by the prestigious “Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corp.,
Brooklyn, NY., U.S.A.” as marked on the embossed oval brass
maker’s tag. This diminutive navigational lantern comes
with its perfect, heavy clear glass Freznel lens protected
by 6 vertical struts which also serve to hold the top and bottom of
the lantern together. The chimney is encircled by “pine
tree” aspiration vents and is capped with a substantial
pivoting suspension ring. The bottom is encircled by small “breather”
ports and is flanked by two pivoting eyelets for attachment to
halyards. The original brass font is of the screw-in type,
locking with a bayonet twist. It retains the original
wedge-type burner with old wick. 10 inches tall inclusive of
the ring, by 4 ½ inches in diameter. Superb condition
throughout with a “to die for” statuary bronze age patina
only acquired through years of actual use at sea. The nicest of
the nice! 249
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18.52 AMERICAN BINNACLE LAMP. Authentic
19th century oil-fired lantern used to illuminate a ship’s
binnacle for night steering. This nautical lantern was
hand-made of especially thick walled brass. It has a glazed
door with sliding locking pin which hinges open to reveal the
original font with burner marked “E. Miller Co., Made in U.S.A.”
on the wick advance knob. The trapezoidal glass window points
downward to direct a small amount of light on the compass suspended
within the binnacle. This old lantern exhibits early hand-made
construction evidenced by the hand-hammered rivets on its
backside. The top is also of heavy cast brass with an
adjustable domed chimney. It is equipped with a folding bail
handle insulated with wood. As shown, the lamp stands 10 inches
tall by 3 ¾ inches wide at the widest and measures 6 5/8 inches
from its bottom to the flange. It will fit into a binnacle lamp
receptacle having an opening of 3 3/8ths inches or greater.
Outstanding original condition exhibiting a rich old age
patina. Circa 1880.
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18.46 RARE AMERICAN N.U.C. LAMP.
Spectacular early 1900’s ship’s warning lamp made by “Lovell,
Arlington, N. J.” as impressed on the chimney cap. This
massive ocean going N.U.C. (Not Under Command) lamp is constructed
entirely of thick brass with a heavy ruby red glass Freznel lens
marked “CORNING” front and back, and “LOVELL.”
Every aspect of the construction of this lantern speaks to its superb
quality. It was made at time when American pride of workmanship
and attention to detail were at their peak! Entirely
hand-fabricated, it is amazingly well put together. The top of
the lamp hinges open and close with a very tight press fit. It
is surrounded by a graceful cast brass pivoting handle with
eyelet. All connections are done with hand-hammered
rivets. The top and bottom sections of the lamp are made of
unusually heavy spun brass with 6 vertical supports and 2 horizontal
rings which serve as glass guards as well as holding the lamp
together. They are connected with large brass screws. A
pair of pivoting eyelets top and bottom are provided to secure the
lamp from the ship’s mast with halyards. This lamp
retains its original, extra large oil font with burner. The
burner is embossed “SIMPLEX” and the wick advance knob is
marked “Miller Co. U.S.A.” The font inserts into
the bottom of the lamp with a double spring-loaded press fit.
Again, the joints on the font are not only soldered but also riveted –
yet another indication of this lamp’s superior quality.
The lamp body stands 20 ¼ inches tall and just shy of 2 feet
with the handle. It measures 11 inches in diameter and weighs
in at an amazing 22 pounds! Condition is remarkably good for a
seagoing lantern of this vintage. It has an absolutely
wonderful statuary bronze age patina. The glass lens is
perfect. There is a small condition issue on the top chimney
cap (shown in photos). Otherwise this huge ship’s lamp
must be rated as outstanding!
1500
The Dressel Company of New York City, was a well-known name in the
transportation lighting dating back to the 1880's. It was
purchased by F. H. Lovell in the 1920's and the production facilities
were moved to Arlington, New Jersey.
As a comparison, some distinctively similar lanterns by Lovell
were recently sold. Unfortunately they were electrified.
They can be found at: http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=LC012&Category_Code=JI
18.45 RARE SHIP’s ONION LAMP.
Lovely, very early ship’s globe lantern or
“onion lamp” from the days of sail. This lamp is
almost certainly of American manufacture. It is of all
copper construction with its original blown
glass globe. Entirely hand-made, it exhibits neat riveted and
soldered joints, punched cruciform vents and a castellated top.
The top and bottom of the lamp are connected by 5 stout copper
supports which double as guards encircled by an equally heavy
equatorial ring. The top of the lamp hinges open and there was
a provision for a hasp. The blade is present but the flap is
not. This truly wonderful old lamp measures 15 inches
tall (17 1/2 inches overall with the handle) and is 11 inches in
diameter The thick glass globe is wavy with bubbles and
inclusions, typical of glass manufactured prior to the Civil
War. One heat crack in the glass does exist which, happily,
does not even show from most perspectives. The font with
burner, most likely whale oil, is no longer present. Lovely
form, condition, and age patina with no corrosion. The biggest
and best lamp of its type we have yet come across. A very rare
example of a nicely preserved early marine lantern. Circa
1850. 595
Copper, an elemental metal prized for its heat conductivity,
malleability and resistance to corrosion, was the premium material
used by manufacturers of the earliest marine lighting.
18.44 POWER BOAT RUNNING LIGHT.
Highly desirable early 20th century American
combination bow running lamp for a speedboat or similar craft.
This top quality light is made of solid brass with beautiful red and
green glass Freznel lenses. Each lens is cast with the maker’s
name “PERKO” and the back of the lamp is stamped with the
maker’s mark “PERKINS MARINE LAMP & HARDWARE CORP.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A.” This port and starboard running
lamp has a built-in light shield to separate the respective colors
when the vessel was underway. The body of the lamp unscrews to
reveal a light bulb within its socket mounted on the pedestal.
The entire assembly stands a mere 4 ¾ inches high and 3 inches
in diameter! Completely functional and in
pristine original condition with a lovely
bronze age patina. It comes complete with the turned mahogany
display stand as pictured. The cutest little running lamp we have
ever offered.
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18.43 AMERICAN BINNACLE LAMP.
Turn-of-the-last century oil-fired lantern used to
illuminate a ship’s binnacle at night. This nautical
lantern is unusually heavy and extremely well-made of thick-walled
brass. The original font with burner marked “E. Miller
Co., Made in U.S.A.” inserts into the bottom of the lamp with a
bayonet twist. The oval glass port was designed to direct a
small amount of light a compass suspended within a binnacle.
The upper part of the lamp is of especially heavy brass with an
aspiration adjustable bell-shaped chimney. The top of the lamp
is equipped with a folding bail handle insulated with wood. As
shown, the lamp stands just under 11 inches tall and 4 inches wide at
the widest. It will fit into a binnacle lamp receptacle having
an opening of 3 3/8ths inches or greater. Outstanding original
condition with a lovely old age patina. Undoubtedly the best of
its type we have yet seen.
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18.24 ANCHOR LAMP. The largest ship's
lamp we have ever offered! This absolutely massive ship's
anchor/N.U.C. lamp is fabricated entirely out of the finest quality
yellow brass with a thick ground glass Freznel lens. The front of the
lamp bears the maker's tag reading, "Nippon Sento Co., Ltd., Not
Under Command Light (Oil Use) Class A1 No. 1. Manuf Date 3 / 1978"
along with Japanese characters. It has 6 large cylindrical brass
guards that support the lamp and protect the glass. It is equipped
with an equally heavy folding bail handle at the top and a hinged
chimney cover for viewing the flame within. The extremely large font
is secured into the bottom of the lamp by means of three thumb
screws. The state-of-the-art burner has a cylindrical wick and
additional aspiration features to ensure a bright-burning flame.
Complete with original large crystal chimney. This lamp stands 24
inches tall exclusive of the bail, measures over 12 inches in
diameter and weighs in at 20 pounds. Magnificent original condition
with a high polish. 995
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18.35 MASTHEAD LAMPS. Large and very
impressive matched set of early 1900's American
ocean-going ship's running lamps made by the "Perkins Marine Lamp
& Hdwe Co. Brooklyn, N.Y." as embossed on the oval brass maker's
tags. This massive, finest quality set is all brass
with each lamp weighing over 22 pounds! They both have thick,
molded glass Freznel lenses marked "Perko Mould No. 36." Both lamps
retain their original screw-in fonts (marked "PERKO"), complete with
functional burners and chimneys. As configured onboard ship, the
lamps would have hung on vertical support rods secured to the ship's
mast or superstructure. To these ends there are four stout brass
brackets, two on each side of the lamp, riveted to its side. To aid
the ship's bos'n in their placement or removal, a folding bail handle
is affixed to the top of each lamp. They are equipped with hinged
lids at their tops as well. These magnificent lamps stand 20 inches
tall (exclusive of their bail handles), 13 inches wide and 12 inches
deep. They are in lovely cosmetic condition with a high polish. Minor
flaws do exist in both lenses, consistent with normal shipboard use.
Their overall condition is outstanding. This is without
question, the nicest, most impressive matched pair of ship's lamps we
have ever had the pleasure of offering!
Required for nighttime steaming under the
International Rules of the Road for open ocean-going vessels,
mastlamps were displayed in tandem in a line along the ship's
heading. The forward lamp was placed at a distance ahead of and below
the after lamp. Often times this was atop the pilothouse, with the
after lamp placed on the mast. On two-masted vessels the first lamp
was placed on the forward mast at a height about 15 feet lower than
the lamp on the after mast. The effect allowed an observer on shore
or another vessel to visually determine the ship's heading, knowing
the lower of the two lights was in the lead.
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18.39 AMERICAN ANCHOR LAMPS. Superb
matched pair of early 1900's ship's lanterns made by the "Perkins
Marine Lamp & Hdwre Co, Brooklyn, N.Y. U.S.A." as embossed on
their oval brass maker's tags. These authentic navigational lamps are
of the highest quality being constructed entirely of brilliant brass.
They each contain a thick, ribbed glass Freznel lens designed for
maximum light output focused on the horizon. To these ends, each
contains its original oil font and burner which inserts into the
bottom of the lamp with a bayonet twist. The burners are embossed
"Badger" and the wick advance knobs are marked "P & A Mfg Co,
Meridian, Conn. Made In U.S.A." The lenses are protected by heavy
brass grills which also serve to hold the top and bottom of the lamps
together. The top of each lamp is equipped with a heavy brass
suspension loop for attachment to the mast, with two additional loops
on each side (4 each lamp) for securing with halyards. These ship
lamps are in absolutely magnificent condition with no flaws
whatsoever! 19 inches high and 7 1/2 inches in diameter. As close to
being a perfect matched pair as we have ever seen!
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"P & A," Plume & Atwood, was
organized in January, 1869 as HBA (Holmes, Booth and Atwood) with the
name changing to the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company in 1871.
The company was incorporated in 1880. Plume & Atwood produced a
full line of kerosene lamps and associated oil burning equipment.
Between 1871 and 1912 the company had 62 lighting patents thanks
primarily to the company's namesake, Lewis J. Atwood, who was a
prolific inventor. While Plume & Atwood manufactured and marketed
their own line of lamps, they also produced and supplied fittings to
other lamp manufactures. For example, P&A made all of the brass
parts for the famous Aladdin lamp line through 1963.
18.33 ONION LAMP. Impressive, early
ship's hurricane globe lamp with a solid copper body and ruby red
globe. This especially large mid-19th century lantern is of all
copper construction with a brass bail handle and brass protective
grills. The perfect condition deep red globe is hand-blown as
evidenced by small imperfections, striations and bubbles introduced
into the glass when it was made. The spring-loaded, press-fit font
retains the original brass burner which is marked "Sherwoods, B'Ham."
on the wick advance knob. One side of the wedge burner is marked
"Full Inch" and the other, "Patented March 1st, 1864." The top of
this lantern is equipped with a castellated copper top to dispel heat
during use. This top is hinged so that the interior of the lamp can
be inspected without removing the font. 15 1/2 inches tall, exclusive
of bail and 11 inches in diameter. Outstanding original condition in
all respects. A rare, early marine lamp with 19th century innovations
in unusually fine shape.
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The first shipboard lanterns or "lant-horns"
burned candles and had sides that were literally made of translucent
animal horn! Early in the 19th century candles were replaced
by oil burning wicks. About the time of the American Civil War two
more innovations in lighting occurred. Up until then lamps burned
either whale or vegetable oil and were non-aspirated. Their small
cylindrical wicks required a "pick wick" for adjustment. Improvements
were made both in the fuel and the burners. More efficient and less
costly petroleum-based lamp oils replaced organic sources. And the
adjustable burner with a wide, flat wick was introduced. Used in
combination with an internal chimney, light output was greatly
enhanced.
In the 19th century 24 karat gold was a
valuable ingredient used to produce a deep red, translucent color in
optical and ornamental glass. In subsequent years, many lamps with
red lenses met their demise at the hands of the salvers intent on
retrieving the precious commodity. As a result, there are fewer
antique red lens lamps extant today compared to their clear and green
(blue) counterparts.
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18.26 LARGE ANCHOR LAMP. Especially
nice example of an ocean-going marine lantern from the early part of
the last century. This big all brass and copper light is of British
make and bears the embossed brass maker's label reading, "R. C.
Murrary & Co. Limited Pollockshaws Rd, Glasgow S1". In addition
to its maker's tag it has three more applied brass labels. The
topmost reads "LAMPADS No. 1907." The largest and boldest tag reads
"ANCHOR" below which is a tag stamped "3M". The lovely
lighthouse-like Freznel lens is made of very thick glass that gives
the lamp a 360 degree arc visible for 3 nautical miles! The heavy
duty construction is evidenced by the top which hinges open to expose
a large font with double wick burner and original crystal chimney
within. The twin wick advance knobs are impressed "Sherwoods Ltd.
BHAM" and the burner is equipped with a snuffer lever to extinguish
the flames after use. The large oil tank is equipped with a screw-on
brass filler cap. The entire assembly fits tightly into its notched
receptacle within the lamp, rimmed with dozens of small circular
aspiration vents. A brass hasp with hook closure on a chain secures
the lamp in front. A second hinged closure on the top allows the lamp
to be opened to inspect the flame. The chimney is triple insulated.
In use this lamp was hauled up the ship's mast with halyards. To
secure it as such, the lamp is equipped with substantial brass bail
handles on the top and bottom. These are attached to heavy cast brass
brackets riveted to the body of the lamp. This handsome navigational
lantern stands 20 inches tall, 11 inches wide at the widest and
weighs 17 pounds. Totally complete. All original. Outstanding
condition, as last used aboard ship. Certainly one of the finest
lamps of its type we have offered.
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18.23 AMERICAN ANCHOR LAMP. Large and
lovely 1900's all brass ocean going ship's anchor lamp made by the
"Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corp" as indicated on the brass
maker's plate lower front. This incredibly well-made navigational
lantern has a heavy glass Freznel lens encircled by a substantial
brass grillwork which supports the lamp while protecting the lens.
This oil fired lantern is well aspirated with numerous cut-out vents
encircling the font and the chimney. The font is of the screw-in type
from the bottom, locking with a bayonet twist. It is marked "PERKO"
and is complete with its original burner and crystal chimney. The top
of the lamp is fitted with a hefty cast bronze suspension loop for
hanging and the sides are equipped with 4 folding eyelets for
securely lashing the lamp in a storm. 20 1/2 inches tall by 11 inches
in diameter and wighing a substantial 15 pounds. The quality and
condition of this superb lamp cannot be overstated. It is virtually
perfect!.
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18.17 RUNNING LAMP. Rare combination
port and starboard small craft running lamp from the late 1800's.
This all brass American navigation lamp is signed on the oval maker's
tag "Tiebout, New York." It features heavy red and blue glass Freznel
glass lenses mounted in the brass body with a "mushroom" chimney
perforated with "hearts!" The chimney is capped with a pivoting brass
suspension loop for carrying. The back is equipped with a substantial
riveted brass bracket for hanging. This lamp is complete with its
original push-in, spring-loaded font and burner further secured by a
locking hinged door on the bottom. The wick advance knob is marked
"The P & A Mfg Co., Made in U.S.A." Of special note is the fact
that this lamp retains its original brass "light curtain" which
effectively screened the two lenses from potentially confusing
cross-over illumination. It is readily removable, sliding in and out
of its brass track between the two lenses. 11 inches high as shown
and 5 inches wide. There are 2 very minor chips in the blue lens
otherwise this very scarce marine lamp is in excellent original
condition showing use but no abuse.
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18.13 HURRICANE LAMP. Authentic 19th
century English ship's globe or "onion" lantern made by "Sherwoods of
Birmingham" as marked on the wick advance knob and on the burner.
This delightful little lamp is of all brass construction with a
castellated top and a substantial circular cage which protects the
clear glass globe within. The globe itself is of early hand-blown
form with telling striations in the glass. The burner is of special
note, being made of porcelain and is marked "LYNLIGHT
No. 1." It fits atop the press-in font which is held in by means of
two spring-loaded finger tabs. The entire lamp stands 10 inches tall
(12 inches inclusive of pivoting brass bail handle) and 7 1/2 inches
in diameter. Excellent original condition showing a nice age patina
from actual use but no abuse.
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