USA
Early 1920s
This beautiful starboard-side lantern was made by Perkins Marine Lamp. Inc., which was formed in 1916. The "Perko" trademark was instituted in 1922, and it is believed that this lantern dates to that period. For nearly 100 years, Perko has had a well-deserved reputation for producing high-quality marine lanterns, chart cases, signaling devices, etc. This lantern, made of heavy-gauge brass, copper, and galvanized sheet metal, was hand-formed and soldered; the close-up shots show both the solidity and the craftsmanship of the piece. It bears a glass lens of deep green glass, denoting that it was displayed on the starboard side of the ship. This stunning, masculine lantern-- which will easily accept an electric fixture -- can be hung, wall-mounted using the original integral bracket, or displayed on a table top. Or track down its port-side mate and put them to use on your yacht!

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