Antique Nautical Spotlight c.1940

ABOUT An original antique salvaged aluminum nautical spotlight from a working ship at sea. Can be hung directly from the ceiling. Four dogs secure the front lid onto the light fixture for easy changing of the bulb. A handle on top of the light that allows you to tilt the light. This light has been rewired with a UL-Listed bulb fixture, wiring and on/off switch so you can easily plug it into a wall outlet. The bulb base is rated up to 250 volts and 660 watts. This light takes a medium base bulb of 100 watts or less. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Steel, Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Slight bend in the base.  DIMENSIONS H 23 in. W 19 in. D 14 in. Base Diameter:  7.5 in. HISTORY Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often referred to as Aldis lamps or Morse lamps. A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pe