TWO SHIP’S MASTHEAD LANTERNS.

Early 20th century, American. 1) Perko lantern with company emblem of Perkins Marine, Brooklyn, New York on the shoulder. Lantern fitted with swing handle. Hinged and vented smoke lid. Clear Fresnel lens and side mounting brackets. Lamp has been electrified. 2) Tin unmarked example with painted surfaces. Lantern fitted with swing handle and funnel smoke vent in lid. Hasp mounted to shoulder and with side mounting brackets. Glass Fresnel lens within a protective cage of two rods. SIZE: 1) 19″ h. 2) 22″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: 1) With burnished surfaces, producing very fine surface scratches. Lens with small shell fractures on edges, otherwise intact. 2) Lantern with multiple coats of paint over corroded surfaces. Lens with shell fracture at top center section, with additional shell fractures at rear of lens. Fair overall. 50800-111 (400-800) – Lot 2285

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
	2285	$355.50	TWO SHIP’S MASTHEAD LANTERNS. Early 20th century, American. 1) Perko lantern with company emblem of Perkins Marine, Brooklyn, New York on the shoulder. Lantern fitted with swing handle. Hinged and vented smoke lid. Clear Fresnel lens and side mounting brackets. Lamp has been electrified. 2) Tin unmarked example with painted surfaces. Lantern fitted with swing handle and funnel smoke vent in lid. Hasp mounted to shoulder and with side mounting brackets. Glass Fresnel lens within a protective cage of two rods. SIZE: 1) 19″ h. 2) 22″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: 1) With burnished surfaces, producing very fine surface scratches. Lens with small shell fractures on edges, otherwise intact. 2) Lantern with multiple coats of paint over corroded surfaces. Lens with shell fracture at top center section, with additional shell fractures at rear of lens. Fair overall. 50800-111 (400-800) – Lot 2285 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 SHIP’S MASTHEAD LANTERNS.