Copper Ships Masthead Lantern Other The gimballed compass is engraved

The gimballed compass is engraved E

Early twentieth century steel case lantern with fresnel lens

Brass badge with serial number from lantern maker Meteorite and another from the ship’s chandler “Harvie Commercial Quality

Weight: 15 LBS

Howard Irving Chapelle was an american naval architect and curator of maritime history at the Smithsonian Institution

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern Other The gimballed compass is engravedPolished copper ships masthead lantern engraved on chimney with makers name Georg Wosidkow & Co., Vastergatan Sweden. With clear glass fresnel lens, hinged rear door, Royal hallmark on door. Lantern is mounted on a thick mahogany base with dark rich finish. The interior has been fitted with a new socket and wiring for home display. Weight is 22 pounds.