Antique ship's oil lantern, watch lamp by Eli Grifith 1915.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERN.
ANTIQUE SHIPS LANTERN.
Antique ship's watch lantern.
Antique ship's watch lantern.
Constructed from brass with single glazed panel, swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Sliding side door access panel, hinged chimney top,
Constructed from brass with single glazed panel, swing carry handle with wooden bail grip. Sliding side door access panel, hinged chimney top,
Complete with the original oil burner which is stamped Eli Griffiths & Sons, 1915. Complete with silvered reflector.
This type of ship's watch lantern would have been used by crew members, whilst they were 'on watch' and carrying out the ships inspection and safety rounds. Height to top of chimney 13 inches / 33 cm, Height including handle 17 inches / 43 cm.
