British Royal Navy Searchlight and Signal Light Trawling Original Press Photo taken by

Original Press Photo taken by Levick of Harold Vanderbilt from the early 1900s

Chrome plated over brass distress flare pistol by signal pyrotechnic company of Los Angeles with tether rope

There are four angled mounting tabs at the base

The wheel has been expertly refinished

British Royal Navy Searchlight and Signal Light Trawling Original Press Photo taken bySuperb and substantial marine beacon by Francis Searchlights of Bolton, England. From the Ministry of Defense, British Royal Navy. With shutters for signaling and ability to use as a powerful spotlight. Incredibly over engineered. Fitted to a substantial iron base topped with mahogany planking simulating a ship's deck. Look at all of the gears and levers. Spectacular relic. The massive head has a spectacular polish and lacquer job. Overall Dimensions: