Maritime object (2) - Tavernier Oostende - Copper/Brass- Navigation lights

Title:

Set of 2 original copper ship lanterns – Tavernier Oostende – numbers 332 & 45 – ca. 1940–1950.

Description:

Two original copper ship lanterns from professional maritime use, both manufactured by Tavernier Oostende, a well-known Belgian producer of maritime lighting and ship equipment in the mid-20th century.

The copper housings bear clear struck markings, including factory serial numbers 332 and 45. They are also equipped with the round inspection stamp (BV).

Special historical detail:

Although the sturdy copper housings and authentic details (such as the specific bracket cuts at the rear) clearly date from the period circa 1940–1950, the glass Fresnel lenses were professionally renewed at a later stage. Both the red port lens and the green starboard lens carry the official inscription “DHI 03/03/76.” This proves that the lanterns were fitted with newly approved glass by the Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut in 1976 to meet the then more modern international safety standards. This gives the lot an interesting added value: it testifies to a long, active and well-documented service life at sea.
The lamps have now been tested and operate atmospherically on electricity.

Features:

Manufacturer housing: Tavernier Oostende
Material: copper with brass components
Housing period: ca. 1940–1950
Housing markings: serial numbers 332 and 45, BV mark.

Suspension:

Original brackets with functional cutouts (+ and II)

Condition

Good vintage condition with authentic patina and normal signs of use appropriate to the age and maritime background. The glass lenses installed in 1976 are fully intact and undamaged.

Packaging & Shipping:

This heavy lot (ca. 10 kg including packaging) will be carefully and professionally packed. Shipping is fully insured and track & trace via Slimme Verzending.
Pickup is also possible after arrangement (region Jabbeke).