Presented is an early style kerosene burner combination navigation light with Fresnel lenses made by the National Marine Lamp Co. of New York. This lamp was made prior to 1912 since after that date National Maritime were marked with a patent date of 1912 or used the trade name “Triplex”. This is an early example since the company was founded in 1906. 

 

This lamp is most suitable for someone seeking this shielded design of which only a few have survived. It has a great deal of character because it shows evidence of repair from when it was bent mostly on the left side, and has some minor marks of age, and imperfections, all of which add to its uniqueness.

THE MAKER: National Marine Lamp Co., according to Anthony Hobson's Lanterns that Lit our World, Book 2  was started in 1906 operating from Pear St. in New York City. It brought the burner shop Bristol Brass in Forestville, CT in 1911. National Marine bought from Bristol Brass, so similarities in the products are to be expected.  Later National Marine absorbed a company called American Lamp and Brass, according to Hobson, but the "American" name died with the acquisition. Fredrick Perkins became president of National in 1913. Frederick and his son Louis left that company in 1916 and moved back to Brooklyn, New York where they started Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation so there is a lot of lamp history in this early lamp.

Starboard side         Port side showing some wrinkles        Back showing mounting brackets  CONDITION: The light on its left side shows evidence of being dropped and the repaired. There are some wrinkles, dents and scrapes, and some separation at the joints, but it served faithfully thereafter for many years. The burner is present, but the wick adjustment is frozen. The port lens has one small chip. We have taken this into account in its price which would have substantially higher. MARKING: Stamped with the maker's name and address on the back door. Approximate Dimensions P&S:   Width                    11" Height                     9 3/4" Bail of Lamp add      4" Girth                            8" Weight                        5 lbs                      Orignial burner         Maker's mark on back dooor                              SCROLL DOWN TO GALLERY PHOTOS 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 should 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, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. SHIPPING, PACKING & INSURANCE to the 48 contiguous States $20.00 Don't miss out on this famous make combination navigation light, Buy Now!  Copyright 2010 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved Image Gallery Hosted By MyEasyPics.com