Masthead lantern ID
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Masthead lantern ID
by Mike (jmcpassof@comcast.net)
Posted: Apr. 11, 2006 @ 21:09.
I have a lantern that I am looking for some more info on. The only markings that I have found on it so far is on a small plate on the chimney that says "VSIMONSEN KIOBCNIIAVN." The letters are fairly clear so I think I have read them correctly. The glass is borken and I was hoping to find a replacement. I would like to know a little bit of history before I attemtpt to restore it. The finish is pretty well covered with a number of layers of spray paint. Thank you in advance for any info you can come up with.
Mike
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On Apr. 12, 2006 @ 09:40, Trevor Emmens (trevor.emmens@ntlworld.com) wrote:
Hi Mike,
The second word on the label is obviously Kobenhavn (the "o" has a slash through it) - Copenhagen, so your lamp is Danish or at least from a Danish boat.
V. Simonsen could be the name of the maker, the name of the boat, or the name of the ship's chandler who supplied it.
Sorry I can't help you any further.
Regards,
Trevor
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On Apr. 12, 2006 @ 19:57, Mike (jmcpassof@comcast.net) wrote:
Thank you for the info. I don't know if you got my other message direct to your e-mail. Do you have any ideas for finding a replacement lens? Are there reproduction parts for these? Is there a generic application or are the parts specific to each manufacturer?
Mike
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On Apr. 12, 2006 @ 16:10, Neil A McRae (tilleydoctor@nmcrae.freeserve.co.uk) wrote:
Mike: Don't keep us in suspense any longer how about a shot of the burner unit please. ::Neil::
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On Apr. 12, 2006 @ 20:00, Mike (jmcpassof@comcast.net) wrote:
Thank you for the interest. I will get the burner from my mother-in-law this weekend and will probably need you help identifying it as well.
Mike