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Antique Glass Deck Prism something that was used to give extra light to parts of an antique sailing ship that … Read more Antique Glass Deck Prism something that was used to give extra light to parts of an antique sailing ship that were below the waterline. The first deck prisms were used about 1840. Fire was the best source of light, but it also was dangerous on a wooden ship, so oil and kerosene lamps and candles were avoided the prisms were mounted in the ceiling. Very heavy piece of glass. See less
- Dimensions
- 4.12ʺW × 4.12ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Blown Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Light Green
- Condition Notes
- No chips or cracks, there are bubbles in the glass because it was hand blown, No chips or cracks, there are bubbles in the glass because it was hand blown, less
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