Nautical Sandy Hook Lighthouse Lamp, New Jersey

Nautical Sandy Hook Lighthouse Lamp, New Jersey
Lamp features:
• Three-wire lighting (night light, table lamp, or both)
• Genuine, hand-painted Lefton ceramic lighthouse
• Five-quarter solid pine base, stained and top-coated
• Shade options: Antique Parchment or Old World Map
• Solid brass ball finial
• Maximum wattage: 100 watts
• Handcrafted in New England
About the lighthouse:
Sandy Hook, built in 1764 by Isaac Conro, is the oldest surviving lighthouse structure in the United States; as such, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The octagonal structure has masonry walls that are 7 feet thick at the base and a tower that rises to a height of 85 feet. Overall lamp height is 24".
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Designed by George Meade, the Union commander at the battle of Gettysburg, Old Barney, as it is affectionately called, is located at the north end of Long Beach Island at the entrance to Barnegat Bay. With a 161-foot tower and first-order Fresnel Lens, Barnegat has been guiding and protecting mariners since its construction in 1859. Overall lamp height is 25.
26.5" tall Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
Solid brass, polished and lacquered. This gimbal lamp is perfect for moving from one location to another; it can be easily carried, bulkhead mounted, or simply placed on a reasonably horizontal surface. Oil container capacity: 11 oz. Wt. 3.6 lbs.
