Ship's lamp - Brass, Copper, Glass

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Vintage maritime ship lamp from the 1940s–1950s, made of solid copper and brass with a glass bottom plate, a copper dome cap and a heavy brass hanging bracket, 41 cm high, 27 cm wide, 20 cm deep, weighing about 7 kg, designed to be water‑tight for sea use and now fitted with a new cord, plug, switch and LED bulb; one item in good used condition and in working order.

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Description from the seller

A vintage maritime ship lantern, also known as a cargo lamp or fox light. These lamps were originally used to illuminate the cargo holds or decks of ships.

Features and Design

Materials: The lamp is made from a combination of solid copper and brass (yellow brass).

Construction: The model features a distinctive dome-shaped copper hood and a heavy brass hanging bracket. The glass plate on the underside is secured with bolts to make the lamp waterproof for use at sea.

The lamp is fitted with a new cord with plug and switch and a new LED lamp.

A vintage maritime ship lantern, also known as a cargo lamp or fox light. These lamps were originally used to illuminate the cargo holds or decks of ships.

Features and Design

Materials: The lamp is made from a combination of solid copper and brass (yellow brass).

Construction: The model features a distinctive dome-shaped copper hood and a heavy brass hanging bracket. The glass plate on the underside is secured with bolts to make the lamp waterproof for use at sea.

The lamp is fitted with a new cord with plug and switch and a new LED lamp.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Type
Ship's lamp
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Copper, Glass
Country of origin
Unknown
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
41 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
7 kg
Estimated period
1940-1950
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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