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Lot 1234
Two Vintage Masthead Kerosene Lanterns
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first a metal and iron lantern, 1943 WWII era, with one plaque adhered to the front which reads "Masthead Patt. 25 A", missing second plaque to lower front. The posterior shows mark "BEC" for "Birmingham Engineering Company, Ltd." (16 x 7.75 in.) (all over corrosion to metal with some denting and scratches); the second in brass and copper, with front plaque which reads "Tung Woo / Hong Kong / Trade Mark / No. W8380" and second plaque reading "Masthead" (15.25 x 8 x 6.5 in.) (all over verdigris and spots of corrosion, some surface scratches)