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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. 995

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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18.32 MINIATURE MARINE LAMP. Diminutive early 1900's navigational lantern made by the well known American makers "Perkins Marine Lamp & Hdwe Corp., Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A." as embossed on the small brass maker's label on the front. This lovely all brass anchor lamp features a thick glass Freznel lens also marked "PERKO" that is protected by 6 struts which serve to hold the top and bottom of the lamp together. It has a large pivoting suspension loop at the top and two side loops for securing in use with halyards. The lamp is complete with its original screw-in font and burner which seats with a bayonet twist. Excellent original condition in all respects with a very nice age patina to the brass surfaces. The lens is perfect. 8 1/2 inches tall exclusive of loop. 4 1/2 inches in diameter. This is a very nice example of an authentic, unusually small ship's lamp! 249


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18.31 GIMBAL LAMPS. Lovely matched set of authentic ship's gimbaled salon lamps made by "PERKO" New York as impressed on on the bases and again on the mounting brackets. This original all brass set of American cabin lamps dates to the early 1900's and is of the quality which made the Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Co. famous. The lamps feature pop-up "star-type" burners signed "E. Miller Co., Made in U.S.A." Each lamp measures 12 inches tall inclusive of its original crystal chimney. Both lamps have been handsomely mounted to heavy solid teak backboards which incorporate the lamp assembly and smoke bells into one unit, ready to display. Each is equipped with a unique "non-slip" bronze mount on the back for hanging. This handsome pair measures 16 1/2 inches tall each and extend 8 inches from the bulkhead. Both burners have new cotton wicks (as the originals were deteriorated). However West Sea Company does not warrant, nor do we recommend burning antique lamps -- even though these appear to be quite usable. Virtually perfect overall condition! 895/pr


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18.30 CABIN LAMPS. Matched pair of mid-1900's bulkhead lamps made by "Kosmos Brenner" (German) as embossed on the wick advance knobs. These diminutive interior lanterns are of all brass construction with 3-sided glazed panels, the right side being a hinged door with sliding closure pin. The back of the lamps are equipped with a hanging bracket and are stamped with a circular reflector to enhance lighting. Originally oil fired, these lamps were professionally electrified and retain all of their original components and character, while offering the convenience of clean 15 watt illumination. The burners and crystal glass chimneys are original and especially handsome. 12 inches tall by 7 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Excellent condition with a good age patina. A nice matched set, rarely found in this fine condition, ideal for household application. 395/pr


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18.28 YACHT GIMBAL LAMP. Very good late 19th or very early 20th century gimbaled cabin lamp of American manufacture. This heavy duty, high quality, all brass lamp is in a very diminutive size with an early style pop-up burner known as a "Marine No. 1." The wick advance knob is signed, "The Miller Co. Made in U.S.A." The chimney receptacle hinges back to expose the wick for trimming without removing the globe and has a small flower-shaped thumb screw in the front which securely seats the glass within. The substantial solid brass gimbal bracket also has a knurled thumb screw for locking the gimbal in place. This delightful little veteran is in virtually perfect condition! It stands 9 1/2 inches tall with the chimney and extends 5 1/2 inches from the bulkhead. 4 1/2 inches wide. A real cutie! 195


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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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18.25 EARLY MAST LAMP. Turn-of-the-last-century American ship's masthead lamp made by the "Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corp, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A." as indicated on the brass maker's tag affixed to the front. This extremely well made marine lamp is constructed entirely of brass. It has a thick clear glass lens which shows an illuminated arc of 225 degrees. It contains an interior corrugated silvered brass reflector and a non-aspirated "wedge"-type burner. The lens is protected by a heavy brass grill. For carrying the lamp is equipped with a substantial cast brass pivoting bail handle. The back is fitted with two thick cast brass mounting brackets which are riveted to the body of the lamp for extra support. The press-in font fits into the bottom and is held tightly in place with three spring-loaded tangs. 15 1/2 inches tall and 17 inches tall to the top of the handle, 7 inches in diameter. This lamp is complete with its two rarely-found shipboard mounting brackets. Excellent condition. 695


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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.


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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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18.19 WEST COAST BINNACLE LAMP. Very rare and unusually large 19th century American ship's binnacle lamp by a West Coast maker. This massive old ship's lamp is constructed enitrely of heavy solid brass and bears the oval maker's label "BOESCH Co. PATees & Mkrs of Lamps, San Francisco." Beautifully constructed, this lamp is of the finest quality we have yet seen in such early illumination. It is made of cylindrical thick-walled brass with a perforated "chimney" at the top capped with a conical cover. Revolving the chimney opens and closes the numerous perforations. In addition a small loop handle on the top allows the cap to turn independently, opening or closing 4 larger vents. The side is fitted with a long glass window equipped with two heavy cast brass mounting brackets where the lamp would have been affixed to the side of a binnacle for illumination of the compass within. The bottom of the lamp has two double-walled vents for aspirating the burner (missing). The entire lamp is in an oustanding state of original preservation with absolutely no flaws or distress. As noted, it is in need of a burner to be operable. It stands 15 1/2 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide. A very, very scarce old ship's lamp! 295


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18.93 BRONZE SCULPTURAL LAMP. Exquisite, art nouveau boudoir lamp of French manufacture from the turn of the last century. This exceptional sculptural quality table lamp features an extremely detailed solid bronze dolphin stylistically portrayed in classic 17th century form with griffin wings and fierce flowing snout! He rests atop a footed solid bronze plinth encircled by recurring fleur-de-lis designs cast in high relief. This functional lamp has an early form pull chain socket with porcelain insert and original silk braided cord with old style plug. The lamp is complete with its original hemispherical brass shade inset with faceted colored glass "gems" which emit a fabulous glow when the lamp is illuminated. The inside of the shade bears a good portion of its original silvering which provides effective reflective lighting. Outstanding original condition throughout with lovely original patina. 15 inches high by 8 1/2 inches in diameter on the shade. A truly one-of-a-kind collector's lamp, akin to those of Tiffany and Handel, approximately 100 years old.


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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. 595


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18.15 EXPLOSION-PROOF LAMP. Original, heavy duty "Flame Safety" lamp from the first half of the 1900's. This solid brass lamp is impressed on the top "Koehler Mfg. Co. Marlboro Mass. U.S.A." Such lamps were used aboard ships and in mines to indicate available oxygen and were often referred to as "mechanical canaries!" The mechanism consists of a self-lighting oil lamp burning Naphtha (common lighter fluid) contained within a heavy quartz glass ("Monax") lens dampened with a series of screens and tightly fitting closures. In use, the burning flame indicated the existence of oxygen sufficient to sustain human life. If the flame died out it indicated a diminished supply of oxygen. If it flickered out with a "pop" it indicated the presence of explosive gases. This handsome lantern is in a beautiful state of original preservation and is still entirely functional. It works with a built-in lighter! It is equipped with a pivoting brass hanging hook and measures 13 inches tall overall (9 1/2 inches without the hook) by nearly 4 inches in diameter. Such lamps were still being used by damage control parties aboard U.S. Navy ships as late as the 1970's, now having been replaced by digital sensors. 295


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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. 350


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18.08 COMBINATION RUNNING LIGHT. Scarce 19th century American small craft running lamp. This all brass lantern has the combined function of being a port and starboard running lamp and a masthead lamp all in one. The colored side panels consist of red and green glass respectively while the forward facing white mast light is a thick round bull's eye lens. The back of the lamp is equipped with a hinged door with positive pin closure, and also supports the mounting bracket. The interior of the door bears a round silvered reflector and the original round font with burner is present within its fitted receptacle. The lamp with suspension loop stands 10 1/4 inches tall (9 inches without the loop), 7 1/4 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Overall excellent condition with very nice old age patina to all surfaces. A very uncommon and highly collectible little marine lantern. 495


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18.07 GLOBE LANTERN. Classic 2nd half of the 19th century American ship's globe lantern also known as an "onion lamp" or hurricane distress lamp. This sturdy old storm veteran has a galvanized steel body with a substantial "birdcage" grill encasing its large cranberry glass globe. The vented chimney at the top is capped by a brass cover fitted with a substantial suspension ring. The base of the lamp is flanked by two additional eyelets to which halyards would have been attached for securing in a storm. The bottom is equipped with a hinged door with positive sliding closure. It protects the brass font which inserts into the bottom of the lamp with a press fit by means of two spring-loaded tabs. The burner wick advance knob is marked "The Miller Co., Made in U.S.A." This scarce old lamp measures 13 1/2 inches tall (16 inches inclusive of the loop) and 10 inches at the widest. It is in an excellent state of original preservation showing good use and great age. The beautiful ruby red globe is in perfect condition. A rare marine lamp. 595


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18.06 EARLY AMERICAN PATENT LAMP. High quality American small craft running lamp from the very early 1900's. This all brass stern lantern has an oval brass maker's tag reading "Lense Pat'd Dec 20, 1910 Trade - TRIPLEX - Mark." The distinctive feature of this handsome lantern is its "lighthouse" like Freznel lens which is marked "Patented / Trade - TRIPLEX - Mark" on the glass itself. The lamp stands 10 1/2 inches tall exclusive of the circular brass hanging loop at the top, with a rectangular receptacle for mounting on the back. The bottom of the lamp is equipped with a hinged door with friction latch which covers the press-in oil font. The font is complete with its original burner. This lamp is in excellent old, unpolished condition with a portion of the original nickel plating in evidence, especially on the burner, which while sound, is corroded. 395


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18.00 OCEAN-GOING SHIP'S MAST LAMP. Massive American masthead lamp from the early part of the last century. This imposing ship's running lamp is constructed entirely of thick-walled copper with heavy cast all brass fittings. The front of the lamp is affixed with the embossed brass maker's tag reading "PERKINS MARINE LAMP & HDWE CORP, BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A." The top of the lamp has a folding bail handle and a hinged chimney cover to allow inspection of the interior. It is fitted with two heavy riveted mounting brackets on each side which would have allowed it to be slid on and off its mast bracket for servicing. To these ends it is equipped with it original brass oil burner with locking bayonet twist font which inserts into the bottom of the lamp body. Owing to its size this lovely large lamp is fitted with not one but two thick glass freznel lenses which together form the full arc of luminosity (12 points) required of a lamp of this type. The high quality, polished lenses are close to being in perfect condition as is the body of the lamp itself. It stands 20 inches high exclusive of the bail, 13 inches wide and weighs an impressive 20 pounds! Outstanding original condition throughout with a nice patina. Few examples of this age, quality and condition survive!

Inasmuch as this lamp is primarily copper, not brass, it represents Perkins' premium quality manufacture. Copper, being an elemental metal, is more expensive and less subject to deterioration in the harsh maritime environment than are its brass alloy and galvanized counterparts.


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18.27 MAST LAMPS. Authentic matched pair of large ocean-going Dutch ship's masthead lamps. These lovely heavy copper and brass lanterns have their original lead crystal freznel lens of exceptional clarity and quality. One lamp is signed on the brass maker's plaque "Metaalwarenfabriek M. DEN HAAN Rotterdam." Both are marked "TOPLICHT" on brass banner-like tags, and both are serial numbered (matching) on the burners, lamp sides, and lenses! These lamps stand 21 1/2 inches tall by 12 1/2 inches wide and have 4 eyelets each for suspension from the ship's mast. The backs of the lamps are hinged for easy access to the burners. Condition is excellent, with each of the lighthouse-like lenses being perfect. Traces of original shipboard paint.

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5.15. SAILOR FOLK ART LAMP. Very scarce pre-World War I U.S. Navy "trench art" table lamp constructed out of an early brass shell casing and its projectile. The bottom of the casing is dated "1917." Its sides are beautifully hand-embossed with the Union shield and crossed anchors on the front and a lovely floral leaf design on the back. These emblems are surrounded by literally hundreds of hand-punched dots with triangular shapes top and bottom. On the projectile, three graceful brass arches support electrical sockets with individual pull chains. Telling of their age, the sockets have porcelain inserts. The lamp accommodates standard 110V light bulbs and is in working condition, however we do not warrant the wiring be UL approved. The lamp is mounted on its original turned solid oak base in a rich dark finish. There are some very old repairs to cracks in the base which actually add to its old look and charm. It stands 19 1/2 inches tall and is approximately 11 inches wide at the widest. The base measures 10 inches in diameter. It weighs a very substantial 10 pounds. A rare early form of functional sailor folk art! 395

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