Anchor lamps

[gcoulson]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a brass or copper anchor lamp that runs on parrafin; I mean the sort of thing that has the proper (fresnel) lens? I don't want a fancy ornamental one, just one that does what it is supposed to!

Thanks

Gerard

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[TheBoatman]

I use an ordinary Hurricane lamp, always worked well, but I think I've seen what you are looking for in the Nauticalia shops.

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[Mirelle]

You won't find a Fresnel lens on a paraffin lamp. You will find a dioptric lens which is just about as good.

Try:

http://www.classicmarine.co.uk/.

Go for the 8" copper one.

Otherwise keep an eye open in antique shops....

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[VicS]

Re: Classicmarine

There's also some useful/interesting information on this site in the data section.

PS did you ring the bell?

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[Swingkeel]

Maritime section on Ebay sometimes has one or two. Watch out for copies though

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[Evadne]

Nauticalia do a real one, mostly brass construction. I was bought one for a xmas present last year. I know the lens works but I've not deployed it in the wind or rain yet, so I can't vouch for its weathering capabilities.

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[Goldie]

I had a Nauticalia one - for a week. I think it was about 10" high. It kept blowing out in winds above 15kts. Maybe there was a fault, I don't know. I got my money back though. I now have a similar looking lamp with an internal chimney. Proven OK in up to about 40kts so far!!

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[Goldie]

Re: PS. Try Davey & co.nm

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