Lantern, Ship's

Ship's Lantern - Triplex 1910 model with a red lens

Ship's Lantern - Triplex 1910 model with a red lens

Name/Title

Lantern, Ship's

Entry/Object ID

2010.001.0007

Description

Antique trademark Triplex 1910 Corner Lantern Nautical, made by Perko Has a wick, burner and font for use with oil/kerosene and has also been wired with a bulb for connection to an electrical source. Made of galvanized metal with a red lens (about 3-1/2" x 4"). The tag on front identifies it as the Triplex Model, patented on Dec. 20, 1910. Has a triangular shape, with a metal ring on top for hanging and a strip on one side for wall mounting. There are vent holes on one side and around the top section. 12" high including the ring, 5" on the two sides, 7" across the front

Collection

Benicia Industrial Collection