Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

Ship's lantern, solid brass anchor lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan. Circa 1970. This was a back up emergency lantern from a supertanker in the event it lost all power. Glass Fresnel lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted with a cord and socket for home use. Carry and bale handles. Mounted to a thick mahogany base.

Overall dimensions: 21"H x 13"D wood base. Weight is 16 pounds.