Ship Lantern & Navigation Beacon

Argonaut Traders

3.1 Tremendous AGA Navigational Beacon offered as it had served countless mariners with its original red paint encoded SW 0456, ready to return to duty or set a nautical collection on course.
Crowned with a large chimney set on a heavily constructed base this 3FT beacon highlights the ingenuity of AGA pioneer Gustaf Dalen's revolutionary lighthouse technology which won him a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1912 and put AGA on the chart.

Manufacturer signed with 3 plates:
AGA
LBGA 200
SW 0456
SER. NO. 977
AGA
Brentford, England
K-130 8155
T-130 6968
Rarely have we seen an item exposed to wind and water in such overall outstanding condition. Brass and copper beacon housing in very good condition. The upper half hinges back for service, as pictured. Flashing apparatus with fuel tank appear fine including shade, fresnel glass lens with only a few chips unnoticeable in photo but worth noting. Outer glass seems to have been factory replaced with a heavy polycarbonate, although it has the appearance of glass. Approximate overall dimensions: Height 33" X Diameter 16" x 150 lbs.
Please note: For historical information regarding AGA log onto www.aga.com. POR

3.2 Brilliant AGA Navigational Beacon offered in professionally polished condition, ready to return to service or highlight a nautical collection.

Manufacturer signed:
AGA (UK) LTD. BRENTFORD, ENGLAND
Fresnel glass in very good original condition, with only couple minor surface chips, unnoticeable in photo but worth noting. Beacon housing is also in sound condition, complete and without holes, repairs, etc. The top hinges back for service; AGA signed flashing apparatus and fuel tank appear fine. Approximate overall dimensions: Height 22" X Width 13" X 35 lbs. POR

3.3 Large Brass Perko Masthead Ship's Lantern with Perko signed glass fresnel lens of WW2 vintage. Lantern has maker's plate signed:
Perkins Marine Lamp
Perko Registered Trademark
Brooklyn, NY USA
Lantern surface unpolished with illumination electrified with access via bottom. Lantern would highlight any nautical collection and is sound as pictured with no dents and no cracks or could return to sea. Please note: two small chips (1/2") to glass, unseen in photo and very light purple tint to glass from possible UV exposure during service over years.
Lights' weight: 15lbs. with overall dimensions: Height 21-1/2" X Width 12". POR

3.4 Uncommon Large Perko Not Under Command Ship's Lantern with red glass fresnel lens. Lantern has maker's plate signed:
Perkins Marine Lamp
Perko Registered Trademark
Brooklyn, NY USA
Lantern retains some old paint to surface with illumination by kerosene burner with access via bottom. Lantern would highlight any nautical collection and is sound as pictured with no cracks or chips to glass and only couple minor dents to rim of base.
Lights' weight: 18lbs. with overall dimensions: Height 18" X Width 10". POR

3.5 Large Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern ready for deployment. Standard nav light with glass fresnel lens is sound and as pictured with no dents and no cracks or chips to glass. Lantern is portable with illumination via kerosene burner stationed within. Although we believe it to be a faithful reproduction, its overall form is similar to vintage Perko nav lights, but no maker's mark apparent. Lantern is well made and could be dispatched for shipboard service, or highlight a shore side nautical collection. Lights' overall dimensions, excluding bails: Height 18" X Width 10". POR

3.6 Brass Ship's Cargo Lantern ready for illumination. Lantern with brass plaque inscribed:
CARGO LIGHT
3954
Great Britain
1939
Lantern with glass lens is sound and as pictured with no dents and no cracks or chips to glass. Lantern is portable with illumination via kerosene burner stationed within. Although we believe it to be a faithful reproduction based on an old English design, this lantern is well made and could be dispatched for shipboard service, or highlight a shore side nautical collection. Lights' overall dimensions, excluding bails: Height 14" X Width 7-1/2". POR

3.7 Vintage Lighthouse Lamp with customized intermittent circuit which creates flashing beacon effect. Cast metal lamp in good condition has removable top to access light bulb. Provenance: from a Massachusetts estate with overall dimensions 12" Height X 7" base diameter; Weight: 8 lbs. Lamp has old original cloth covered electrical wire and is possibly dated from the 1930s-40s. POR

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