{"product_id":"very-special-hurricane-lantern-probably-by-nier-circa-1913-1918-with-winged-ship-plate-in-working-condition","title":"Very Special Hurricane Lantern, Probably by Nier, circa 1913–1918, with Winged Ship Plate, in Working Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very special hurricane lantern, probably made by Nier and probably dating from around 1913–1918, with a plate showing a winged ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chimney tube is marked with the numbers DRGM 544938 and 563933. The model, with its distinctive glass lift and the clamps for the air tubes, has features that link this hurricane lantern to Nier.\u003cbr\u003eBut the most remarkable thing about this lamp is the plate. It is no longer very easy to read, but this is what can be made out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText on the plate:\u003cbr\u003eWinged ship\u003cbr\u003eHurricane Lantern\u003cbr\u003eMade in Germany\u003cbr\u003eWinged Ship London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a mystery what this lamp was intended for; perhaps as lighting on board a flying boat, or as a tribute to one, as the timing does coincide. In 1913, Sopwith Aviation designed a flying boat that was exhibited at the International Aero Show at Olympia, London; it was the first successful flying boat in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally it shows signs of the passage of time, but that also gives the lantern its character. The air tubes are not completely firm on the fount and wobble slightly.\u003cbr\u003eThere are still traces of old paint on it, which I deliberately left in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to a collection, but also still excellent for use as lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight excluding handle: 34 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a new wick, only used with pure paraffin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53811648430416,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG20261015212920.jpg?v=1792137429","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/very-special-hurricane-lantern-probably-by-nier-circa-1913-1918-with-winged-ship-plate-in-working-condition","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}