 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Oliver, O & J Date: 1900 - Description: Silver painted (silver frost) mild steel ship's masthead light. Four lenses, one on each side. Back lens is cracked. Flat back section is hinged and opens for insertion of candle or kerosene burner. Flat base, top of main body is curved and has two rings attached, one at either side. Perforated metal cowl (for escape of combustion gases and heat, sits on top of body, with a fluted section atop that, capped off with a protective cap and a metal ring for suspending the lamp. Embossed oval plate on main body with inscription "O. & J. OLIVER. PATENT No. 1240. 286 WAPPING LONDON. The lamp is from the Coogee, a wooden gaffrigged boat which was built at Apple Orchard, Cape Barren Island, by Dick Davey. Format: realia Object: lights Material: mild steel Titles: Coogee Masthead Light Subjects: ships; lighting People/Orgs: Davey, Dick; Coogee (vessel) Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00260 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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