Antique Copper Ship’s Lantern – German ‘Ankerlicht’ Anchor Light with Glass Lens (c.1930s–40s) midcentury homeware Britton was born in a

Britton was born in a room above the Trocadero public house in Temple Street

It measures approximately 18cm across and presents well as a display piece

Albert Harris guitarist

and warm natural patination from age and use

A true original piece of hand made American folk art - the windmill drives a series of mental linkages which in turn makes the man chop the wood

Antique Copper Ship’s Lantern – German ‘Ankerlicht’ Anchor Light with Glass Lens (c.1930s–40s) midcentury homeware Britton was born in aA characterful antique German Ankerlicht (anchor light), crafted in copper with its original thick ribbed glass lens and internal burner still intact. These compact working lights were designed for small vessels and harbour craft, made to emit a steady 360 glow while anchored at night. This example retains a wonderful untouched patina, with natural verdigris around the joints and a deep, warm glow to the copper surface. The embossed ANKERLICHT