Category
Maps, Charts, and Nautical
Medium
Copper, Brass, & Old Glass
Distinguishing marks
Tung Woo stamp, Masthead stamp
Date Period
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
8.75" x 6" x 5"
Weight
1lb
Long Description
I have a matching pair of Copper and brass Tung Woo Masthead lanterns. I bought them on the Connecticut Shoreline in 1989 looking just as they are now. They have sat in a box from then until now, never been cleaned or polished that I know of, except to wipe the soot off the glass. The glass appears to be original blown glass with some tiny air bubbles in it.
History
Picked them up at a Tag Sale in Madision CT in 1989. I was restoring an old sail boat and planned to use them but never did.
Price Paid (If known)
Can't remember, but it wasn't much, I was just out of college
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Pair of Tung Woo Masthead Copper Lanterns
My personal belief is these are reproductions, I've seen these often sell for about $50.00 each.
Re: Pair of Tung Woo Masthead Copper Lanterns
Any advice on how to tell if they are reproductions or genuine?Â
Re: Pair of Tung Woo Masthead Copper Lanterns
Update: I have learned that these are the two lights required to indicate type of vessle. Red and Green are more common as decorations, the white/clear ones like these are more popular to be used as actual lights in cottages and vacation homes. These lamps here are in working order.
Chris