Pair of Vintage All Copper Port & Starboard Lights, Tung Woo, Hong Kong

Pair of Vintage All Copper Port & Starboard Lights, Tung Woo, Hong Kong
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Product Code: ANTR40
Shipping Weight: 12.00 lbs


Product Description

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A matching pair of copper port and starboard boat/yacht navigation lights, manufactured by Tung Woo of Hong Kong. Each light is tagged "TUNG WOO, HONG KONG, TRADE MARK," with the flying Pegasus in the center. The port light is numbered "NO.K1987" with an applied brass ribbon stating "PORT." The second light is numbered "NO.B1904" and "STARBOARD," again on a brass ribbon. Both lights house a removable colored lens, red for port and blue for starboard. These can be taken out for easy lens cleaning or to use as white lights. Each lamp features a thick, clear glass Fresnel lens, and reside in excellent condition. The upper light housing is hinged, and lock down with a brass thumb screw, and opens to access the interior and the removable electric sockets. The lights also come with their original convex reflecting mirrors. The lamp chimney with a hinged cap and a swinging bail handle. Riveted copper construction. Cast brass back bulkhead mounting brackets, each with a "T" type bolt for locking down.

Measures 13 inches tall, exclusive of the bail handles, and six inch sides. Retains a pleasing weathered copper patina.

From the Francis J. Trainor Maritime Collection