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ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERN.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERN.
Antique ship's watch lantern by Eli Griffiths & Sons, date stamped 1912.
Antique ship's watch lantern by Eli Griffiths & Sons, date stamped 1912.
Constructed from brass with single glazed panel, swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Sliding side door access panel, hinged chimney top,
Constructed from brass with single glazed panel, swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Sliding side door access panel, hinged chimney top,
Complete with the original oil burner which is stamped Eli Griffiths & Sons, 1913. Complete with silvered reflector.
This type of ship's watch lantern would have been used by crew members, whilst they were 'on watch' and carrying out the ships inspection and safety rounds. Height to top of chimney 13 inches / 33 cm, Height including handle 17 inches / 43 cm.
Right hand side of antique ships lantern.
Rear view of antique ships lantern.
Left hand side of antique ships lantern.
Left hand side of antique ships lantern.
Front view of antique ships lantern.
Right hand side of antique ships lantern.
Front view of antique ships lantern.
Photo showing internal lantern components.
Makers details stamped onto chimney.
Makers details stamped onto oil burner.
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