PERKO SHIP’S LANTERN WITH INDIGO FRESNEL LENS.

WWII era. New York. Lantern of triangular form with hinged brass lid and smoke vent. Mounted with maker’s badge on shoulder bearing trademark for Perko and for Perkins Marine Lamp & HWR Corp. of Brooklyn, New York. This vintage lantern additionally fitted with steel “blackout” shroud to conceal lens from the air in wartime. Lantern mounted with indigo Fresnel lens. SIZE: 26″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Multiple coats of black paint with areas of corrosion beneath. Shroud or shield with multiple shallow dents. Approximately 2″ long diagonal crack, center right of lens. Otherwise good. 50800-86 (100-200) – Lot 2188

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
	2188	$59.25	PERKO SHIP’S LANTERN WITH INDIGO FRESNEL LENS. WWII era. New York. Lantern of triangular form with hinged brass lid and smoke vent. Mounted with maker’s badge on shoulder bearing trademark for Perko and for Perkins Marine Lamp & HWR Corp. of Brooklyn, New York. This vintage lantern additionally fitted with steel “blackout” shroud to conceal lens from the air in wartime. Lantern mounted with indigo Fresnel lens. SIZE: 26″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Multiple coats of black paint with areas of corrosion beneath. Shroud or shield with multiple shallow dents. Approximately 2″ long diagonal crack, center right of lens. Otherwise good. 50800-86 (100-200) – Lot 2188 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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PERKO SHIP’S LANTERN WITH INDIGO FRESNEL LENS.