Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

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Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

About the Item

Presented is a lamp that you are very unlikely to come across says Anthony Hobson, in book II of, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation during the first and second World Wars as bulkhead lights for warships. We double checked this with the successor company, PERKO in Miami, FL and they advise us that they are extremely rare and the only ones they know of in existence. This pair was handed down in the family of a WW II naval officer and are now first reaching the market after 65 years. The imprint on the plate in the bottom of the lamp on three lines reads: M'F'RD BY PERKINS MARINE LAMP CORPRN BROOKLYN - New York This helps date them to sometime after 1916 when Persky first incorporated and before 1931 when the company's name was changed to Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corporation. PERKINS' BRIEF HISTORY: Starting in 1904, Perko made all kinds of lights under their original name, "Persky".In 1916, they incorporated under the name Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation in Brooklyn, NY. This same year the PERKO trade mark was adopted. In 1931 the name was changed to Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corporation. In 1961, the Brooklyn facilities were closed and operations were moved to Miami, FL. Perkins was dropped from the name and the company became known as PERKO Inc. It was in 1916 that the Perko trademark was registered, and it has been used ever since. The company still makes high quality marine lights and hardware out of its Miami, FL facilities.

Creator:
Perkins Marine Lamp (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass,Tin
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
WW I
Condition:
These very unusual lights are in outstanding condition overall considering their age and use. There are only a couple of minor dents and marks of age. The lens is perfect. One of the original kerosene burners has it's wick stuck in the guide and needs some freeing. They have been recently polished and lacquered at considerable expense. Copyright 2012 Land and Sea Collection. All Rights Reserved.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U120217925720