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LARGE ANTIQUE
PERKO COMBINATION NAVIGATION
LAMP Ca 1916
PRESENTED is one
of the rarest marine lights Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, NY made for boats up to 26 feet long.
It is only the second example that we have had to offer. Anthony Hobson's, "Lanterns That Lit Our World Book Two", Gold
Hill Press, 2004 shows them on page 88. He says the Vogel “Durable“ lamp was picked-up by Perkins,
and that after 1916, Perkins manufactured and sold it as their “Wonder“ lamp, Hobson classifies it as “Very
Rare“.
The imprint on the back of the lamp on three line reads:
MFG'D BY
PERKINS MARINE LAMP CORPRN
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.
If
you like polished copper, set off by red and green paint, you have to love these lights since nothing else will compare
to their Turn of 20th Century styling.
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Port
and starboard sides of the combined lamp | |
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Back of lamp showing mounting brackets and maker's marks | |
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DIMENSIONS: Not counting bail, 10" H x 10 1/4" W x 8 1/4" D
The
bail adds 4"
Weight 5 lbs 1 oz.
CONDITION: This remarkably
attractive light is in generally good condition overall considering its age and use. There are only a couple
of minor bends, dents and marks of age. However, at the very top a small finial is missing and the reflector is
missing from the burner. There is an old hole that was drilled in the top. The lenses are perfect. The original kerosene burner
is included.
OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely
satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage.
Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping
charges are included in this offer if an error is due to our fault.
International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda,
British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France,
Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg,
Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, 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.
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 this item.
This Perkins Lamp predates
the PERKO Mark. It is very scarce and should appeal to the
most discriminating collector who is prepared to pay an appropriate price.
Copyright
2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved
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This Fine Old Lamp Has Been Sold. Thank you!
LARGE ANTIQUE PERKO COMBINATION
NAVIGATION LAMP
PRESENTED is
what we know to be one of the rarest marine lights Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, NY made
for boats up to 26 feet long. They are recorded in Anthony Hobson's, "Lanterns That Lit Our World Book Two", Gold Hill
Press, 2004. On page 88, he identifies the Vogel “Durable“ lamp saying that after 1916 Perkins manufactured
and sold it as their “Wonder“ lamp, and classifies it as “Very Rare“.
The imprint
on the back of the lamp on two lines reads:
PERKINS
MARINE LAMP CORPRN
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.
If you like polished copper, set off by red and green paint, you have to love these lights
since nothing else will compare to their
Turn of 20th Century styling.
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Burner shown
above and aft opening hatch with maker's imprint | |
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The reservoir with reflector slides in / out on tracks | |
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DIMENSIONS: Not counting bail, 11" H x 9" H x 9" D x 12" W.
The
bail adds 6"
Weight 4 lbs 14 oz.
CONDITION: These remarkably
attractive lights, are in outstanding condition overall considering their age and use. There are only a couple of minor
dents and marks of age. The lenses are perfect. The original kerosene burner is included..
OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If
not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging
if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the
return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer if an error is due to our fault.
International buyers
welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers
in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic
Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia,
Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway,
Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, 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.
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 this item.
This Perkins Lamp predates
the PERKO Mark. It is very scarce and should appeal to the most discriminating
collector who is prepared to pay an appropriate price.
Copyright 2012 - 2011 by Land And Sea Collection™, All
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