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Antique ship's watch lantern by Eli Griffiths & Sons, date stamped 1917.
Antique ship's watch lantern by Eli Griffiths & Sons, date stamped 1917.
Constructed from brass with single glazed panel, swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Sliding side door access panel with wick adjustment key, hinged chimney top,
Constructed from brass with single glazed panel, swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Sliding side door access panel with wick adjustment key, hinged chimney top,
Complete with the original oil burner which is stamped Eli Griffiths & Sons, 1917. Complete with silvered reflector.
This lantern is also fitted with unusual vent shutters that are operated by ring pulls.
Both Eli Griffiths and Bulpitt made this type of lantern and were probably made to meet a Royal Navy / British Admiralty pattern.
Height to top of chimney 13 inches / 33 cm.
Height including handle 17 inches / 43 cm.
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.
Left side view of antique ships lantern.
Front view of antique ships lantern.
Right side view of antique ships lantern.
Internal components of lantern, also showing vent shutters open.
Close up of oil burner, showing date stamp.
Rear view of antique ships lantern.
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