Antique ship's lanterns, Royal Navy Port and Starboard lamps.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
A superb pair of matching ships Port & Starboard lanterns.
A rare pair of British Admiralty / Royal Navy pattern ships Port and Starboard navigation lanterns.
Made from copper with brass fittings and coloured glass fresnel lenses.Â
Converted into electrical operation with bulb holders and fittings present.
Not only are these lanterns rare, but they are in remarkable condition given that they are nearly 120 years old.
All components are stamped with the British Admiralty / Royal Navy Broad Arrow mark. One lantern is also stamped BULPITT & SONS, BIRMINGHAM, 1905. Height to top of chimney 15.5" / 39cm, max height 17.5" / 44cm.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
Antique ships lanterns shown illuminated using candle light.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
Rear view of antique Port and Starboard lanterns.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
Rear view of lanterns with doors removed showing bulb holders.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
Close up of name plaque and also showing the Broad Arrow mark.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
Close up of manufacturers stamp BULPITT & SONS, 1905
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERNS.
Close up of swing handle showing the Broad Arrow mark.
view of the ships lanterns looking down.