{"product_id":"copper-ship-light","title":"Vintage Copper and Brass Ship’s Masthead Navigation Lantern","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"489\"\u003evintage ship’s masthead navigation lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine example of mid-20th-century maritime craftsmanship, combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"601\"\u003esolid copper and brass construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eprecision-made glass lens\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its design reflects the robust quality and timeless aesthetic of traditional seafaring instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eThe lantern features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"793\"\u003ecylindrical copper body\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"817\"\u003ebrass fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"841\"\u003evented domed top\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eclear Fresnel-style lens\u003c\/strong\u003e, possibly produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eChance Brothers of Birmingham\u003c\/strong\u003e—renowned British glassmakers who supplied optical components for marine and lighthouse equipment worldwide. The maker’s style and detailing suggest it may have been produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eTung Woo of Hong Kong\u003c\/strong\u003e, a respected manufacturer of navigation lamps during the early to mid-1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eOnce mounted on a ship’s masthead to signal forward movement, this lantern now stands as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eremarkable collector’s piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its authenticity, craftsmanship, and historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47509193425150,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1604\/6078\/files\/IMG_7359_1c26b576-703e-497c-b761-e38a11889140.jpg?v=1763023465","url":"https:\/\/johnbrass.co.za\/products\/copper-ship-light","provider":"John Brass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}