WILLIAM HARVEY RARE GLASGOW SHIP'S STERN for sale in Dade City, Florida

No image

Description: Extraordinary and extremely rare English ship's stern lamp from the very early 1900s by the noted maker William Harvie of Glasgow, Scotland. This massive ship's stern running light is constructed entirely of heavy brass and copper and weighs about 25 pounds. It has the unusual secondary function of being a signal lamp! On the right side of the lamp is affixed a heavy spring-loaded brass lever which connects via a complex linkage to 5 vertical shutters behind the lens inside the lamp. These shutters pivot 90 degrees when the lever is depressed, effectively opening and closing the light source. There is also a provision for locking the shutters open for constant illumination. This exceptionally well made lamp features heavy double wall construction with an extremely thick bull's eye lens. The slide-in burner with extra large oil sump has a glazed viewing window, filler cap, and double wick advance knobs, allowing these funcitons to be operated remotely withouthaving to revove the burner, as necessitated with most marine lamps. The rear ofthe burner is equipped iwth a silvered, parabolic mirror to maximize the light output. This lamp is signed and dated in several locations. The back of the burner assembly bears the brassmaker's label reading "Wm Harvie Patented 1884, 13-746, 222 Broomielaw, Glasgow." The rear panel on this lamp is removed by grasping the attached ring and sliding the panel upward. This panel is impressed "Wm Harvie 1916 and is equipped with two sliding tabs - one for viewing the burner and the other for adjusting the air flow to the interior. Just above the panel, on the rear top of the lamp is affixed a brass tag reading "Suspend Lantern When In Use, If Vessel Is Rolling Through A Total Arc of More Than 20". The top "chimney" of the lamp is equipped with a hinged cover with knurled locking screw and an extra hefty folding brass handle. The front of the chimney is also impressed "Wm Harvie 1901". Just below a brass maker's tag is affixed with solder and rivets. It bears some numbers and writing, but is quite worn with age. This heavy duty marine lantern stands 20 inches high and 11 inches wide. It is in very good original condition considering it is over 100 years old. The thick bull's eye lens is perfect. Please email me if you have any questions or would like more photos.
Condition: Very Good Original Year: 1916
Country: Scotland Maker: Wm Harvie


Similar categories
Nearby Cities
Copyright © 2024 Americanlisted.com, All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.