A brass ship's lantern with multicolor glass panels
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Description
Early 20th century
Marked "Starboard" on one side and "Port" on the reverse
Large brass maritime lantern with various-colored glass inserts; glass windows are colored using foil backing, varying from blue to red, to green, to orange, to yellow, and finally one transparent panel; cotton wick still present inside; embossed text above red glass panel reads 'port'; embossed text above blue glass reads "starboard"
14" H x 7.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Marked "Starboard" on one side and "Port" on the reverse
Large brass maritime lantern with various-colored glass inserts; glass windows are colored using foil backing, varying from blue to red, to green, to orange, to yellow, and finally one transparent panel; cotton wick still present inside; embossed text above red glass panel reads 'port'; embossed text above blue glass reads "starboard"
14" H x 7.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Condition
Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, light scratches, and oxidation commensurate with age. Light coating of dust and grime covering brass surface. General weathering commensurate with outdoor use and storage. Applied colored foils are flaking off of the interior of the glass panels in some areas. No evidence of restoration or hairlines under illumination. No evidence of repairs or restorations under blacklight.
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- 30% up to $500,000.00
- 23% up to $1,000,000.00
- 20% above $1,000,000.00
A brass ship's lantern with multicolor glass panels
Estimate $200 - $300
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