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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.
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