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15th November 2009, 03:24 AM | #1 |
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Hi Gene,
it looks to be a boat lamp, the gimble arrangement to keep the lamp 'stable' whilst the boat 'pitched and rolled'. I believe the lower oil light 'bowl' needs to be relatively heavy to help that stability....repo's are lighter. Kind Regards David |
15th November 2009, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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Hi David,
Its about 3 1/2 inches across, quite heavy, all iron/steel. Any idea where its from? Thanks Gene |
15th November 2009, 10:36 PM | #3 |
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No ideas guys?
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16th November 2009, 02:45 PM | #4 |
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I'd tend to go with David's assesment .
A gimbaled lamp to be hung from a beam belowdeck out of the wind . |
16th November 2009, 08:10 PM | #5 | |
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Hi Rick, Thanks mate, but what country? It looks to have some age.. |
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16th November 2009, 09:14 PM | #6 |
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About the oldest one I've ever seen ... if it is what I think it is .
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16th November 2009, 09:39 PM | #7 |
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Hi Gene,
I have seen something similar.....can't remember where. Most maritime lamps were brass (obviously more corrosion resistant) However some older ones were steel/iron. I would check the 'pivots' of the gimble arrangement for wear ...may give a better indication of age. If no wear ....almost certainly a copy. By the way, I'm curious,.........what was the 'story' Regards David |
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