2 ship’s searchlight lamps, USA
2 ship’s searchlight lamps, USA, ca. 1900, brass with glass. Round brass body with various hinges and screw connections. Inside, behind the glass pane, a large mirror reflector. Marked on top “The Rushmore Lens-Mirror Searchlight” manufactured by “Rushmore Dynamo Works.” Illumination likely provided by a carbide lamp to be connected; not included. Heavy, solid construction. Diameter approx. 23 cm, depth 22 cm
2 ship’s searchlight lamps, USA, ca. 1900, brass with glass. Round brass body with various hinges and screw connections. Inside, behind the glass pane, a large mirror reflector. Marked on top “The Rushmore Lens-Mirror Searchlight” manufactured by “Rushmore Dynamo Works.” Illumination likely provided by a carbide lamp to be connected; not included. Heavy, solid construction. Diameter approx. 23 cm, depth 22 cm