Tung Woo Copper Brass Lanterns for a Junk ship, Masthead and Stern

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Tung Woo Copper/Brass Nautical Junk Lantern, Masthead. 12 1/2 " tall, complete with reflector mirror and in great working condition. Also, Tung Woo Stern Lantern 9" without the reflector.

Category Maps, Charts, and Nautical

Medium Copper and Brass

Distinguishing marks Makers Mark, Tung Woo

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item Masthead lantern 12 1/2" and Stern lantern 9".

Date Period The company was founded by the English Tung Woo around 1850 when Hong Kong was a Crown Colony of England. Around 1980 the company and its activities were stopped.

History The company was founded by the English Tung Woo around 1850 when Hong Kong was a Crown Colony of England. Around 1980 the company and its activities were stopped.

Price Paid (If known) Masthead $35, Stern $15

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