Here is our selection of antique ship's lanterns. Ship lamps come in many different shapes and sizes but most of them have a specific use or purpose. Navigation lamps: port, starboard, stern and masthead lamps indicate which direction a vessel is heading and this helps to prevent collisions at sea. Anchor lanterns indicate that a ship is at anchor and not moving. Signal lanterns are used for communication via morse code, but some lamps are just used for lighting such as bulkhead or companionway lamps. Most ships lamps can either be oil burning or electric, but most early ships that were fitted with electricity still carried oil burning lanterns for back up or emergency use.  A matching pair of ROYAL NAVY / BRITISH ADMIRALTY port and starboard ship's oil lamps. Constructed from copper and brass, heavy duty lamps with an ornate and detailed finish, clear glass Fresnel lenses. Both complete with original oil burners. Each lamp has rear access gate, hinged chimney top and brass carry handle. Height to top of chimney: 16" (40 cm) Height to top of handle: 18" (46 cm) £449.00
Click image to enlarge PORT LAMP is stamped Alderson and Gyde, Birmingham 1943 with applied brass plaque reading BOW PORT, PATT 23 STARBOARD LAMP is stamped Alderson and Gyde, Birmingham 1944 with applied brass plaque BOW STARBOARD, PATT 24  Antique brass ship's wardroom lamps. Wardroom lanterns are regarded by many to be the Rolls Royce of ship lanterns due to their design and build quality. Height to top of chimney: 16" (40 cm) Height to top of handle: 20" (51 cm) Click image to enlarge Four available from left to right in photo: 1, complete with oil burner / enamelled reflector / wick adjustment key / carry handle with wooden grip. £275.00 2, stamped EG&S 1916 / oil burner / enamelled reflector / wick adjustment key / carry handle with wooden grip. £249.00 3, stamped Alderson &Gyde LTD, Birmingham 1942 / steel and brass oil burner / carry handle with wooden grip. £199.00 4, stamped Bulpitt & son, Birmingham 1914 / complete with oil burner also dated 1914 / enamelled reflector / wick adjustment key / carry handle with wooden grip. £299.00  Antique brass ship's watch lamp / lantern, Domed chimney, candle holder tray, silvered reflector and swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Height to top of chimney: 14.5" (37 cm) Height to top of handle: 17" (43 cm) £175 This type of lantern are often referred to as 'watch' lamps. They would have been used by a sailor on watch whilst he carried out his 'rounds' and checking the ship for fires or flooding. The ships safety rounds were usually carried out every our by the watch on duty. Click image to enlarge  ROYAL NAVY / ADMIRALTY PATTERN, copper ships port lamp. The rear access gate is stamped PLAYMIT 1944 and the glass lens is etched with CB 1942 and AP 27 ( which stands for Admiralty pattern 27 ) The lantern is constructed from copper and brass, this is a heavy duty lamp with an ornate and detailed finish. Ribbed clear glass Fresnel lens complete with separate internal red coloured glass lens which can be removed for cleaning or replacement. The lantern has a rear lift up access gate, hinged chimney access, brass carry handle. Oil burner missing / not included Height to top of chimney 16" (40 cm) Height to top of handle 18 in (45 cm) £225.00  Antique brass ship's watch lamp / lantern, Stamped Griffiths & Sons, Birmingham 1907 complete with oil burner, enamelled reflector and swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Height to top of chimney: 13" (33 cm) Height to top of handle: 17" (43 cm) £199 This type of lantern are often referred to as 'watch' lamps. They would have been used by a sailor on watch whilst he carried out his 'rounds' and checking the ship for fires or flooding. The ships safety rounds were usually carried out every our by the watch on duty. Click image to enlarge  Antique brass ship's wardroom lamp, complete with oil burner, enamelled reflector, wick adjustment key and swing carry handle with wooden grip. Wardroom lanterns are regarded by many to be the Rolls Royce of ship lanterns due to their design and build quality. Height to top of chimney: 16" (40 cm) Height to top of handle: 20" (51 cm) SOLD but we do have more in stock ! Click image to enlarge  Antique ships signal lamp / lantern, by Meteorite. Made from copper and brass with glass Fresnel lens. Complete with original oil burner and shutter mechanism Height to top of chimney: 14.5" (37 cm) Height to top of handle: 17" (43 cm ) £259.00 Click image to enlarge  A pair of brass ship's wardroom lamps, complete with oil burner, enamelled reflector, wick adjustment key and swing carry handle with wooden grip. Wardroom lanterns are regarded by many to be the Rolls Royce of ship lanterns due to their design and build quality. Shown here one before and after restoration: Height to top of chimney: 16" (40 cm) Height to top of handle: 20" (51 cm) Four in stock prices from £249 to £299 Click image to enlarge  Prices range from £49 to £99  LEFT: Large portside lantern by Eli Griffith, painted steel Height 22" £120 MIDDLE: Large stern lamtern, painted steel, Height 26" £160 RIGHT: Large portside lantern by METEORITE, painted steel Height 22" £89 Click image to enlarge  A matching pair of antique ships bulkhead lamps, recovered from the Swedish Icebreaker VEGA. We would recommend that these lamps are installed and checked by a qualified electrician before use. £149 each Click image to enlarge  A matching pair ROYAL NAVY / ADMIRALTY PATTERN, of port and starboard oil lamps. Constructed from copper and brass,heavy duty lamps with an ornate and detailed finish. Ribbed clear glass lenses with separate internal coloured glass lenses which can be removed for cleaning or replacement. Each lamp with rear access gate, hinged chimney access, brass carry handle and brass plaque reading BOW PORT / STARBOARD PATT 23 and stamped B’HAM ENG CO LTD , 1943, Max height 18 in (45 cm). Complete with original oil burners. SOLD Click image to enlarge
A copper NOT UNDER COMMAND lamp, Made by ELI GRIFFITH & SONS.
complete with original oil burner. SOLD
Click image to enlarge  A copper NOT UNDER COMMAND lamp, Made by SEAHORSE. SOLD Click image to enlarge  MATCHING PAIR OF GIMBALLED SHIPS LAMPS. Made from brass and designed to burn candles. The gimballs keep the lamps upright at all times regardless of the ships heel angle
complete with glass shades. 16” high. Circa 1850 £395 a pair Click image to enlarge  A matching set of: PORT, STARBOARD, MASTHEAD AND ANCHOR LAMPS. Large double lens design with electrical operation.
Made by SEAHORSE with consecutive serial numbers
each lamp 60 cm / 24 inches high. SOLD
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 A matching pair of ships lamps / lanterns. galvanised port and starboard ships lamps by meteorite complete with original burners, SOLD Click image to enlarge |
