hddennis Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Anyone into or know anything about early wooden boat hardware? I just acquired this 6 inch brass Marine gas searchlight and would like to find a value and best place to move it to someone who needs it or would display it. It must be very rare as I've never seen another. I found it's introduction mentioned in a 1907 boat magazine and it was called the 20th Century "Baby Grand" searchlight. It is marked and was made by the 20th Century Mfg. Co. of NY. Howard Dennis Edited May 30, 2016 by hddennis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Hi Howard, it is indeed a small marine style searchlamp. It ran off a separate carbide generator or Presto-lite gas tank that I assume you do not have. But, you got a neat item, and I'm sure there are some nautical collectors out there who might be interested. You probably won't find much excitement among antique car collectors, but it is an item of interest to folks like myself who love and collect brass lamps. It kinda "goes along with" some of the things on display in my garage. Value really depends on condition at it looks pretty good. Is the reflecting mirror good? Is the burner still present? Are there any cracks or dents not showing in the photos? Would be nice if it was on the base as shown in the ad, but as is I'd say something in the $150 range would be appropriate. Less of course if the reflector is in poor condition or cracked. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Now listed on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/122013728211?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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