Super Rare! Vintage handheld marine signal light. Manhattan Marine, Electric Co.

Description

Rare! Vintage maritime handheld signal lamp/light by Manhattan Marine and Electric Co. Not sure how old the item is, but I would guess around the 40's. Body of the signal light is cast aluminium and has a long electrical cord with a two plug screw adapter/connector. Comes with three interchangeable glass filters, (clear, blue and red) for use under different conditions. Light has a "scope", (basically a tube) so you can direct the signal at particular target/other ship. Handle features two triggers. One trigger functions as the switch for the light. The other trigger tilts the inside light bezel which allows for rapid visual signal transmission of light bursts, (Think of old war movies, with ships communicating to one another using a light with a shutter, same thing here). Unfortunately the item does not a have a bulb, nor do I know what type it would use. All there is inside the lamp bezel is a brass threaded electrical coupler of some sort. Box is original and even made to fit the scope on the top of the lamp with notches on the inside of the box. Box also has small partitions to store the different light filters. It looks like the handle was replaced at some point as were the hinges on the back. Overall the box measures 14"x 9"x 10" tall. I did some research on the item and could not find another like it. The company it's made by, (Manhattan Marine and Electric Co.) apparently made high-end electrical components for all types of boats, and these days their components are all very hard to come by. Item is sold as is so please ask any questions you have before bidding. Note: Item is rather heavy, so the shipping cost may reflect that.
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