PRESENTED is what we believe to be the largest marine navigation sidelights that Perkins Marine Hardware of Brooklyn, NY ever made. They are not recorded in Anthony Hobson's, "Lanterns That Lit Our World", Gold Hill Press, 2004, even though a chapter is devoted to the Perkins Company from its inception.

The largest side lights in overall mass next to these were made from 1916 to 1929 and measured 13 3/4" wide with a height of 13 1/2". Their lens size was 10" W x 7 1/2" H. They were for Class 3 vessels and are considered very rare. These lights are 19" high not counting the  5" bail (handle), and 10" deep. The area of the lenses in both lights are about the same. These light were electrified years ago by using their original kerosene reservoirs. If desired, they could be returned to oil burning without too much trouble.

 

The tag on both lights dates the lamp from Ca 1931 and reads:

 

PERKO

Registered Trade Mark

 

MANUFACTURERS

PERKINS MARINE LAMP & HDWR CORP

BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A.

 

Starting in 1904, Perko made all kinds of lights under their original name, "Persky". In 1916, they incorporated under the name Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation in Brooklyn, NY. In 1931 the name was changed to Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corporation. In 1961, the Brooklyn facilities were closed and operations were moved to Miami, FL. Perkins was dropped from the name and the company became known as PERKO Inc. It was in 1916 that the Perko trademark was registered, and it has been used ever since. The company still makes high quality marine lights and hardware out of its Miami, FL facilities.

For those that like polished copper, you have to love these lights since nothing else will compare to their grandeur.

Impressive size

Dramatic look

The port lens has four small chips on three ribs

DIMENSIONS: Not counting bail, 19" H x 10" D x 10" D x 16" W. Lens size is 11 1/4" W x 6 1/2" H. The diameter of the burner opening in the base 4 3/4". The bail adds 15". Weight is a heavy 15 pounds each.

 

CONDITION: These are remarkably attractive lights, and the overall condition considering there years of service is excellent. There are only a couple of minor dents on the starboard light which has a perfect lens. The port lamp has only a couple of shallow impressions which are almost unnoticeable. But its lens has 4 small chips on three of the ribs of its fresnel. The modified burners are included.

 

International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, is an additional charge. You may email us to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.

OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, shipping charges are not included in this offer and are non-refundable unless due to our error.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No credit cards or PayPal accepted on big ticket items. TO READ OUR COMPANY POLICES IN DETAIL CLICK HERE

 This is the first of this larger type PERKO that we have offered for sale. Consequently they are very scarce and should appeal to the most ardent collector who is prepared to pay an appropriate price.

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