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Vintage Nautical Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp Brass Red Fresnel Lens 24\" Circa 1930s to 1950s I believe it\'s a Perko lamp but am unsure.
Bring a distinctive piece of maritime character into your home with this vintage nautical ship lantern converted into a functional table lamp. The substantial metal lantern features a striking ruby-red ribbed/Fresnel-style glass lens, protective metal cage, aged brass/bronze-tone housing, vented detailing, and a classic industrial maritime design.
The lantern has been professionally/creatively adapted for use as an electric table lamp and features multiple lighting functions. The switch allows you to use:
- Both red lantern light and top bulb illuminated
The red glass produces a dramatic warm red glow when illuminated, while the upper bulb provides conventional illumination. With both lights on, the combination makes a particularly striking display.
Approximately 24\" tall to the top of the bulb socket - Approximately 10\" diameter
- Approximately 30\" circumference
The substantial size makes this much more than an ordinary accent lamp—it can serve as a statement piece in a nautical, coastal, industrial, lodge, beach house, office, den, study, living room, or eclectic interior.
The design is characteristic of vintage maritime lighting, and comparable antique/vintage ship lanterns with red Fresnel lenses are highly collectible nautical décor.
Condition: Vintage/used with an aged patina and signs of age and use consistent with its character. Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photos are an important part of the description.
- Please note: This is a vintage lantern that has been converted to an electric table lamp; it should not be represented as an original electrically manufactured table lamp. The bulb shown is for display and/or The red glass lens has an approximately ½-inch area along the rear edge that has been smoothly ground/polished. This appears to have been present and addressed when the lantern was converted to a table lamp. It is located on the back and does not detract significantly from the appearance when displayed from the front. Please see photos. The brass cage has come undone in one part. Shown in photo. It has small dents consistent with actual maritime use.
