Vintage Triplex 1910 Maritime Navigation Lantern – Red & blue Fresnel Glass – National Marine Lamp Co.
Offered for sale is an authentic vintage Triplex 1910 maritime navigation lantern, attributed to the National Marine Lamp Company. This distinctive corner/bow-style navigation light features a beautiful ruby-red ribbed Fresnel glass lens and a weathered metal housing that reflects its age and maritime history.
Designed as a port-side navigation light, this lantern was intended to help vessels identify one another at sea. Its unique 90-degree corner configuration allowed it to be mounted at the bow or against a flat surface. The lantern also features a decorative ventilated chimney cap, a hinged side door, a hanging bail handle, and its bottom piece.
Features:
Maker/Marking: Triplex 1910, associated with the National Marine Lamp Company
Type: Vintage maritime navigation/signal lantern
Light Color: Ruby-red and blue Fresnel glass lens
Design: Corner/bow-style housing
Construction: Weathered metal body with hinged side door
Additional Details: Ventilated top cap, hanging bail handle, and bottom piece included
Era: Believed to be early 20th century
Condition:
Vintage condition with visible tarnish and age-related wear to the metal surfaces. The glass lens has no chips or cracks. The lantern includes its bottom piece. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and best represent the item’s condition.
This is a wonderful display piece for nautical collectors, maritime history enthusiasts, antique lighting collectors, or anyone looking for a distinctive coastal or industrial-style décor accent.
Please note: The lantern’s historical identification and age are based on its markings and design. Please examine the photographs for additional details.
