Vintage Nippon Sento Nautical Marine Oil Lantern – Made in GDR – Schiffslaternenwerk Ueckermünde
Offered here is a vintage Nippon Sento nautical marine oil lantern, a great industrial maritime piece produced in the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Lanterns like this were commonly used on ships and boats for navigation and utility lighting and are now sought after by collectors of maritime and industrial décor.
The lantern features a sturdy metal body with a glass globe and a removable top lid. The lid and body are marked with “Schiffslaternenwerk Ueckermünde” and “Made in GDR,” indicating it was manufactured in Ueckermünde, East Germany. It also includes the marking “Vollkreis rot,” which translates to “full circle red,” referring to the red nautical signal light used in maritime navigation.
The piece retains its original red paint and industrial character, showing authentic age and use consistent with marine equipment from this era.
Details:
Vintage nautical marine oil lantern
Marked “Schiffslaternenwerk Ueckermünde”
Made in GDR (German Democratic Republic / East Germany)
Marking “Vollkreis rot”
Metal construction with glass globe
Nautical navigation style lantern
Measures approximately 13 inches wide 17 inches tall with handle up, 11 inches with handle down
Condition:
This lantern shows clear vintage wear including surface rust, paint loss, and patina from age and use. The glass globe has some chips. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.
