TWO RARE ONION PORT AND STARBOARD SHIP’S LANTERNS.

Second half 19th century. England. An associated pair painted sheet iron lanterns. One by “Steam Drifters Stores, Co., Ltd, Lowestoft” with original red onion glass shade. Collar with orig maker’s plaque with shaped cone vent, iron cage and base with original kerosene lamp insert. Second marked “WM. Harvie & Co., Ltd, Birmingham” on original marker’s plaque on collar. Original blue onion glass shade. Crimped cone vent top similar to previous lantern. Lantern retains original tin reservoir fitted with kerosene burner. SIZE: 1) 14″ h, excluding handles. 2) 13-1/2″ h, excluding handles. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Both lanterns orig as stated. Shades intact. Tin reservoir of second lantern needs re-attachment of burner and cap. Metal surfaces with normal expected corrosion. Paint loss within normal parameters. Very good overall. 50800-93 (500-1,000) – Lot 2015

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
	2015	$474.00	TWO RARE ONION PORT AND STARBOARD SHIP’S LANTERNS. Second half 19th century. England. An associated pair painted sheet iron lanterns. One by “Steam Drifters Stores, Co., Ltd, Lowestoft” with original red onion glass shade. Collar with orig maker’s plaque with shaped cone vent, iron cage and base with original kerosene lamp insert. Second marked “WM. Harvie & Co., Ltd, Birmingham” on original marker’s plaque on collar. Original blue onion glass shade. Crimped cone vent top similar to previous lantern. Lantern retains original tin reservoir fitted with kerosene burner. SIZE: 1) 14″ h, excluding handles. 2) 13-1/2″ h, excluding handles. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Both lanterns orig as stated. Shades intact. Tin reservoir of second lantern needs re-attachment of burner and cap. Metal surfaces with normal expected corrosion. Paint loss within normal parameters. Very good overall. 50800-93 (500-1,000) – Lot 2015 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 RARE ONION PORT AND STARBOARD SHIP’S LANTERNS.