what is it?

got this with a lot of car parts. some kind of spot light? about 4-5" dia with mirror on back swivels in two directions.

Spotlight/mirror from the teens/twenties. Probably a windshield post mount. What does the tag say?

Spotlight/mirror from the teens/twenties. Probably a windshield post mount. What does the tag say?

the tag has been worn clear, has a couple of numbers but that is all. its interesting that it does not have any handle for aiming.

I bought one of these for my speedster project. I couldn't figure out how to mount it.

Windshield post makes sense.

Thanks!

This light might have been made for a boat.

mikeburch

daytonabeach,fl

Probably would be nickel-plated brass if made for a boat.....and without the mirror.

Here is a picture of mine with the mirror.

The tag says:

Steward Searchlight

Model 39-C

looks similiar to Dwights. it is nickel plate over brass with a cast yoke of either aluminum or white metal. it is 4" in diameter.

I think the confusion is that these two look like they were made to mount directly to the door post on a closed car as opposed to clamping onto a somewhat round windshield post.

I think the confusion is that these two look like they were made to mount directly to the door post on a closed car as opposed to clamping onto a somewhat round windshield post.

i tend to agree with your assessment for mounting. the base has an electrical lug connection there.