A rare copper and brass Nunn's patent light with approx 220 degree arc - maybe a guiding light.
Measures 55cm high x 26cm base diameter.
With swing carry handle, four positioning brackets to the rear and hinged door with no burner present inside. The reflector on the inside of the door is held by a stell frame which is rusted. Screw top opening chimney.
The plaque to the front reads 'BY APPOINTMENT TO THE ADMIRALTY & BOARD OF TRADE. NUNN'S PATENT. TRADE MARK. PARIS 1861. LONDON 1862. DUBLIN 1865. PARIS 1867. ARMY & NAVY. LAMP SIGNAL & BINNACLE WORKS. NEAR, LONDON DOCKS. E.'
The cities and the dates signify medal awards for top quality work at exhibitions showing them as a highly thought company.
The London Gazette of 1862 states a William Nunn as a ships light and binnacle manufacturer of London East docks.
Weighs approx 8kg.