Tung Woo Copper Brass Lanterns for a Junk ship, Masthead and Stern
By Shosh, 18 May, 2019
Description
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.