Two copper maritime items
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Description
Early 20th century
Smaller lantern marked with a winged horse logo; Further marked: Tung Woo / Hong Kong; US Navy binnacle marked: US Navy BU. of Ships, Lionell Corporation, NY
Comprising a larger WWI-era Lionel Lifeboat US Navy Binnacle constructed out of copper and brass, compass and oil burning wick are missing from this lifeboat binnacle, leaving only the exterior hull, complete with beveled glass window; and a smaller Starboard copper lantern by Tung Woo with transparent glass nautical lens and oil burning wick inside, 2 pieces
Binnacle: 12.5" H x 8.5" W; Lantern: 11" H x 6.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Notes: This maritime binnacle was commissioned from Lionel Corporation by the US Navy in 1942. The intact binnacle contained an oil burning wick in the side compartment, which, when lit, illuminated the magnetic, liquid compass in the base of the copper hull. Both the wick and the compass are missing from this piece.
Smaller lantern marked with a winged horse logo; Further marked: Tung Woo / Hong Kong; US Navy binnacle marked: US Navy BU. of Ships, Lionell Corporation, NY
Comprising a larger WWI-era Lionel Lifeboat US Navy Binnacle constructed out of copper and brass, compass and oil burning wick are missing from this lifeboat binnacle, leaving only the exterior hull, complete with beveled glass window; and a smaller Starboard copper lantern by Tung Woo with transparent glass nautical lens and oil burning wick inside, 2 pieces
Binnacle: 12.5" H x 8.5" W; Lantern: 11" H x 6.5" W
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Notes: This maritime binnacle was commissioned from Lionel Corporation by the US Navy in 1942. The intact binnacle contained an oil burning wick in the side compartment, which, when lit, illuminated the magnetic, liquid compass in the base of the copper hull. Both the wick and the compass are missing from this piece.
Condition
Each overall good condition with minor shelf wear, scuffs, and light scratches commensurate with age. Binnacle should be comprised of an oil burning wick in the side compartment and magnetic liquid compass on the interior base of the body, however this particular item is missing these functional parts. Tung Woo lantern has fairly heavy grime and verdigris. No evidence of repairs or restorations under blacklight.
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Two copper maritime items
Estimate $400 - $600
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