Vintage working marine signal lantern 3 lens brass oil lamp

Antique marine Three lens brass oil lamp or also described as triple aspect navigation lantern. There are 3 hand made glass convex lenses; clear (front), red (port/ left) and green (starboard/ right). There is a working removable oil burner with wick. There is a back hinged door that provides easy access.

The door and closure works perfectly and is strong. The brass keyhole pattern ventilation outlets in the chimney is a classic English or German design.

It was most likely used as a navigation lamp mounted on a small vessel, buoy or dockside o show directional lights. Today, it could also be used with a small LED light insert if you didn't want to use a cotton wick.

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