*Trinity House Wreck Large Brass & Copper Buoy Light with Fresnel Lens – THB177*
Approximate measurements: 88cm tall, 108cm circumference, 34cm diameter
Marked THB177
A large buoy lantern made of brass and copper with a clear glass lens, adapted for use as a lamp, in working condition.
This is an authentic Trinity House pattern buoy light, crafted from brass and copper with dioptic glass panels. The outer casing features six triangular windows that safeguard the inner Fresnel lens. It is equipped with a handmade 200 mm Fresnel lens, specifically designed to optimize light dissemination. It looks like it was made by AGA for Trinity House.
Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and Gibraltar, responsible for the operation and maintenance of lighthouses and other navigational aids, including lightvessels, buoys, and maritime radio and satellite communication systems. Additionally, it serves as an official deep-sea pilotage authority, providing skilled navigators for ships operating in Northern European waters. Established in 1514, Trinity House has a long history of ensuring safe navigation at sea.
AGA (originally known as Aktiebolaget Gas Accumulator) manufactured buoy lights for Trinity House. AGA, a Swedish company founded in 1904 by Gustaf Dalén, was a pioneer in developing innovative lighthouse and buoy lighting systems. AGA’s lights were highly valued for their durability, efficiency, and the use of Dalén’s inventions, such as the sun valve, which automatically turned the light on and off using sunlight, and the Dalén mixer, which efficiently mixed gas for lighting. Trinity House, used AGA buoy lights due to their reliability and low maintenance needs, especially in remote or difficult-to-access locations. AGA’s technology allowed these buoy lights to operate independently for long periods, which was ideal for maritime applications.
Fresnel Lenses 1823: Many Trinity House lights are equipped with Fresnel lenses, named after the French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel 10 May 1788 – 14 July 1827, who invented them in the 19th century. These lenses are made up of stepped concentric rings and are highly effective at concentrating light into a powerful beam – extending the visibility of lighthouses while remaining lightweight and compact, saving countless lives at sea.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. (Please contact us if you are interested in a pair). Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
NB: If you wish to view this item, please call the shop, as this is being stored in another venue, viewing can be arranged at short notice.
.Shipping price to be agreed on application.
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