Nippon Sento co. Ltd Decorative ship's lamp - Brass

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Original Japanese brass naval lantern dating to 1936, a Class A decorative ship's lamp by Nippon Sento Co. Ltd, 25 cm wide by 25 cm deep by 30 cm tall (about 2 kg), in good used condition with a grooved red Fresnel lens, originally kerosene/petrol powered and now converted to electric for indoor use with a reversible conversion and authentic patina from Kansai, Japan.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Original Japanese-made ship's marine lantern, dated 1936, as shown on the original brass identification plate secured with contemporary rivets (Nippon Sento Co. Ltd).

Solid brass construction with a grooved red Fresnel lens, designed for nighttime nautical signaling.
Classification shown on the plate: Class A.

Originally fuel-powered (kerosene/petrol), later converted to electric for indoor use.
The conversion is reversible and has not altered the original structure.

Authentic object of naval origin, with original patina and signs of aging consistent with age and use.
Not cosmetically restored, not a replica.

Found in a port area of ​​Bangladesh, a context historically linked to the recovery of decommissioned naval materials from large dismantling yards in the Indo-Pacific region.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Original Japanese-made ship's marine lantern, dated 1936, as shown on the original brass identification plate secured with contemporary rivets (Nippon Sento Co. Ltd).

Solid brass construction with a grooved red Fresnel lens, designed for nighttime nautical signaling.
Classification shown on the plate: Class A.

Originally fuel-powered (kerosene/petrol), later converted to electric for indoor use.
The conversion is reversible and has not altered the original structure.

Authentic object of naval origin, with original patina and signs of aging consistent with age and use.
Not cosmetically restored, not a replica.

Found in a port area of ​​Bangladesh, a context historically linked to the recovery of decommissioned naval materials from large dismantling yards in the Indo-Pacific region.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Type
Decorative ship's lamp
Specific region of origin
Kansai
Title additional information
Japanese Marine Lantern
No. of items
1
Material
Brass
Manufacturer/ Brand
Nippon Sento co. Ltd
Country of Origin
Japan
Style
Industrial
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
2 kg
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
Private

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