Vintage brass ship's lantern aka maritime/cabin lantern. Features: •. kerosene wick lantern •. Hexagonal glass panels- intact •. Pierced ventilation holes around top & bottom • Internal oil font with wick adjuster knob • Hinged glass door with wire latch • Carry/hanging loop on top • Brass or brass-plated steel construction
This style was commonly used between 1880–1920 for: • Horse-drawn carriages • Early automobiles • Boats • Railroad or station use • General household/cabin lighting • All glass panels intact • Original oil burner assembly is present • Noticeable tarnish and surface oxidation • No obvious modern rewiring or conversion • Patina looks natural, not artificially distressed