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Pair of ship’s "Not Under Command" lights, by Eli Griffiths & Son of Birmingham

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A pair of ship’s copper & brass "Not Under Command" lights, by Eli Griffiths & Sons of Birmingham, circa 1935. 360˚ clear glass Fresnel lenses. with red filter inserts. Glass marked: GGG. Re-wired and tested. N.U.C. (Not Under Command): Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre must exhibit two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. Eli Griffiths & Sons Ltd, Bradford Street, Birmingham. Company established in 1870 by Eli Henry Griffiths.

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)

Style:

Industrial (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Copper,Glass

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1935

Condition:

Rewired: The lights have been rewire and tested and the metalwork cleaned and polished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1190241326732

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