Image Lot Price Description

2096
$592.50

BRASS SHIP’S BEACON LIGHT.

Early 20th century. Nice brass example with heavy hoisting handle and domed vent top, fitted with prismatic clear glass lens within a protective cage of four vertical rods. Additionally fitted with a sliding light shield. Lamp has been electrified, side now with switch drilled through side, hole on a round oak pedestal base. SIZE: 13-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Lamp has been polished but now with light surface pitting through lacquer. Lens intact and without issue. Light shield inoperable due to location of light switch. Otherwise good. 50800-103 (400-600) – Lot 2096


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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