E. Bottaro - Ship's lamp - Brass

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

Estimate  € 330 - € 400
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Description from the seller

Large lantern for a military ship.
Very likely belonging to the royal ship Caio Duilio, early 1940s.. among the first ships to use a lantern with electric lighting.
The lantern measures about 60 cm in height
All in brass ..with FRESNEL lenses (Fresnel glass: history, structure and role in maritime navigation

The Fresnel lens is one of the most revolutionary inventions in the history of navigation. Invented in 1822 by the French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel-
The lantern, despite being so large, turns out to be very light...
There are side fins..brand E. BOTTARO GENOA.
There is a small dent clearly visible in the photo.

Large lantern for a military ship.
Very likely belonging to the royal ship Caio Duilio, early 1940s.. among the first ships to use a lantern with electric lighting.
The lantern measures about 60 cm in height
All in brass ..with FRESNEL lenses (Fresnel glass: history, structure and role in maritime navigation

The Fresnel lens is one of the most revolutionary inventions in the history of navigation. Invented in 1822 by the French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel-
The lantern, despite being so large, turns out to be very light...
There are side fins..brand E. BOTTARO GENOA.
There is a small dent clearly visible in the photo.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Royal Navy lantern at sea
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Manufacturer/brand
E. Bottaro
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
60 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th century
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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