TWO BRASS SHIP’S LANTERNS.

First quarter, 20th century. American. The first, a Perko ship’s lantern with ruby glass Fresnel lens, fitted with protective brass cage and screw top. The second, a large Triplex anchor lantern, fitted with a good “pie cutter” waffle edge Fresnel lens. The body with hinged chimney top and protective brass cage bars over lens. Maker’s plaque impressed in the body. This lantern has been electrified. SIZE: Height of first 12-1/2″. Height of second 1″. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: The Perko lantern with orig lens. Complete burner section now absent, otherwise good. Triplex anchor light with orig lens, electrified as noted. A tear in sheet brass face to right of electrical wire and with dimples to left of wire, otherwise good. 50800-89 (500-1,000) – Lot 2234

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

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2234	$355.50	TWO BRASS SHIP’S LANTERNS. First quarter, 20th century. American. The first, a Perko ship’s lantern with ruby glass Fresnel lens, fitted with protective brass cage and screw top. The second, a large Triplex anchor lantern, fitted with a good “pie cutter” waffle edge Fresnel lens. The body with hinged chimney top and protective brass cage bars over lens. Maker’s plaque impressed in the body. This lantern has been electrified. SIZE: Height of first 12-1/2″. Height of second 1″. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: The Perko lantern with orig lens. Complete burner section now absent, otherwise good. Triplex anchor light with orig lens, electrified as noted. A tear in sheet brass face to right of electrical wire and with dimples to left of wire, otherwise good. 50800-89 (500-1,000) – Lot 2234 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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TWO BRASS SHIP’S LANTERNS.