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Antique Copper Ship Lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd Bow Starboard Patt 24, Bow Port Patt 23
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Antique Copper Ship Lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd Bow Starboard Patt 24, Bow Port Patt 23

1920 - 1940
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A superb pair of antique copper ship’s navigation lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd featuring substantial copper bodies with heavy brass carrying handles and thick Fresnel glass lenses. Clearly marked “Bow Port Pat. 23” and “Bow Starboard Pat. 24”, these authentic maritime lanterns would have originally been used aboard a vessel to display the required port and starboard navigation lights.

Now professionally converted for electric use, they make striking decorative lighting pieces, ideal for coastal homes, pubs, restaurants, bars, or as statement interior décor. The rich aged copper patina, original fittings, and industrial nautical character make this an impressive matching pair for collectors of maritime antiques and reclaimed ship’s fittings.

Both lanterns display expected age-related wear, marks, and patina consistent with their working life, adding to their authentic appeal. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Approximate Dimensions (each):

* Height: 40 cm

* Width: 29 cm

A rare opportunity to acquire an original matching pair of antique copper ship’s bow navigation lanterns, combining maritime history with timeless decorative appeal.

Circa 1943

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Heavenly Antiques has dated these Copper Ship Navigation Lanterns to the 1940s.

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Description
A superb pair of antique copper ship’s navigation lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd featuring substantial copper bodies with heavy brass carrying handles and thick Fresnel glass lenses. Clearly marked “Bow Port Pat. 23” and “Bow Starboard Pat.
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24”, these authentic maritime lanterns would have originally been used aboard a vessel to display the required port and starboard navigation lights.
Heavenly Antiques
fig 1. A pair of copper and brass maritime ship lanterns featuring curved Fresnel glass lenses and top carrying handles.
fig 1. Antique Copper Ship Lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd Bow Starboard Patt 24, Bow Port Patt 23

Now professionally converted for electric use, they make striking decorative lighting pieces, ideal for coastal homes, pubs, restaurants, bars, or as statement interior décor. The rich aged copper patina, original fittings, and industrial nautical character make this an impressive matching pair for collectors of maritime antiques and reclaimed ship’s fittings.

fig 2. A pair of copper and brass maritime ship lanterns featuring curved Fresnel glass lenses and top carrying handles.
fig 2. Antique Copper Ship Lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd Bow Starboard Patt 24, Bow Port Patt 23

Both lanterns display expected age-related wear, marks, and patina consistent with their working life, adding to their authentic appeal. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

fig 3. A pair of copper and brass maritime ship lanterns featuring curved Fresnel glass lenses and top carrying handles.
fig 3. Antique Copper Ship Lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd Bow Starboard Patt 24, Bow Port Patt 23

Approximate Dimensions (each):

Height: 40 cm

Width: 29 cm

A rare opportunity to acquire an original matching pair of antique copper ship’s bow navigation lanterns, combining maritime history with timeless decorative appeal.

Circa 1943

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated these Copper Ship Navigation Lanterns to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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A pair of copper and brass maritime ship lanterns featuring curved Fresnel glass lenses and top carrying handles.
Antique copper ship lanterns by Alderson & Gyde Ltd Bow starboard patt 24, Bow Port Patt 23
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Ship lanterns served as essential navigation lights on maritime vessels to indicate vessel position, direction, and right-of-way at sea, typically using red glass for port and green glass for starboard.

Marine lanterns were predominantly constructed from copper and brass due to their high resistance to saltwater corrosion, paired with heavy glass Fresnel lenses to project light over long distances.

Authentic maritime lanterns typically feature stamped metal maker plaques, pattern numbers, port or starboard designations, heavy soldered copper construction, and thick glass Fresnel optics.

These lanterns function effectively as statement accents on sideboards, fireplace hearths, or deep window sills, adding historical nautical character to coastal, rustic, or industrial interior schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply microcrystalline wax to protect metal against further oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical polishes if retaining natural aged patina is preferred.
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