Triplex Brass Combination Boat Bow Light On Lighted Base-Nautical Accent Table Top Lamp

A well-preserved early 1900's, American-made small boat combination port and starboard lamp. This classic marine lantern features the highly sought-after TRIPLEX lighthouse-style glass lens in red (port) and blue (starboard) colors. The front of the lamp bears the oval maker’s label stating “LENSE PATD DEC 20 1910. TRADE TRIPLEX MARK.”  The chimney top has numerous “heart” heat vents, and the top is fitted with a brass bail handle for hanging.  The back of the bodies hanging bulkhead bracket, embossed “PATENTED APRIL 1ST 1913.” Stands 9 1/8 inches tall,  exclusive of wooden base,  5 inches wide and 4 3/8 inches deep. This lamp has retained an aged, seaworn bronze patina. Weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

the light was missing its original bottom-fitted wick burner and oil font and the removable light divider. we've produced a wooden, black-painted base with standard light bulb socket for the light to be displayed and used as an interior accent light. the ON/OFF switch is located on the lamp wire. This makes a beautiful, nautical light for a table top, bookcase, and desktop display.