Alderson & Gyde “Bullpit” Ship’s Cabin Lantern (1941) – Best & Lloyd Burner – Rare Maritime Brass Lamp

Bullpit ship's lantern (cabin lantern) by Alderson & Gyde Ltd, fitted with a burner by Best & Lloyd. A maritime lamp in working condition.

This type of lantern was commonly used on ships as cabin or engine-room lighting. It has a rear bracket for hanging and a handle for carrying.

Special features:

- A small key on a chain (both non-original) that operates the wick mechanism from the outside when the side shutter is opened.
- A triangular lock on the front door; the mechanism is seized from age, but the (non-original) key is included.
- An enamel reflector mounted behind the oil reservoir.
- The wick tube is slightly twisted, which keeps the flame standing straight even though the wick holder itself sits at an angle.

The burner is by Best & Lloyd, a Birmingham lighting manufacturer best known for the Bestlite. The lantern body is by Alderson & Gyde, also from Birmingham.

Shows light signs of age, consistent with a lantern from 1941.

Specifications:
Height (without handle): 41 cm
Weight: approx. 5.5 kg
Manufacturers:
Lantern: Alderson & Gyde, Birmingham
Burner: Best & Lloyd, Birmingham
Production year: 1941