Antique Ships Engine Order Telegraph Side Lantern/Illumination Lamp

SHIPS ENGINE ORDER TELEGRAPH SIDE LANTERN Illumination Lamp burner by Sherwood Birmingham Wick - unused condition The lamp has been left in its original found condition Dimensions 20 cm H 13 cm W handles extended 8.2 cm L 650 g - weight No curved/convex glass Antique ships engine order telegraph side lantern / illumination lamp. These lanterns were used to illuminate the face dials during the hours of darkness, even if the ship was fitted with electricity they were still used as a back up light source. The lamp hangs on lugs that are fitted on the side of the telegraphs head and they are specific to the diameter of the telegraphs head.