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Description
I have a matching pair of Copper and brass Tung Woo Masthead lanterns. I bought them on the Connecticut Shoreline in 1989 looking just as they are now. They have sat in a box from then until now, never been cleaned or polished that I know of, except to wipe the soot off the glass. The glass appears to be original blown glass with some tiny air bubbles in it.
Category
Maps, Charts, and Nautical
Medium
Copper, Brass, & Old Glass
Distinguishing marks
Tung Woo stamp, Masthead stamp
Size and dimensions of this item
8.75" x 6" x 5"
Date Period
unknown
Weight
1lb
History
Picked them up at a Tag Sale in Madision CT in 1989. I was restoring an old sail boat and planned to use them but never did.
Price Paid (If known)
Can't remember, but it wasn't much, I was just out of college
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Re: Pair of Tung Woo Masthead Copper Lanterns
My personal belief is these are reproductions, I've seen these often sell for about $50.00 each.
Re: Pair of Tung Woo Masthead Copper Lanterns
Any advice on how to tell if they are reproductions or genuine?
Re: Pair of Tung Woo Masthead Copper Lanterns
Update: I have learned that these are the two lights required to indicate type of vessle. Red and Green are more common as decorations, the white/clear ones like these are more popular to be used as actual lights in cottages and vacation homes. These lamps here are in working order.
Chris