SR-540. GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DRUM LENS CLEAR
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SR-540. GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DRUM LENS CLEAR
SR-540. GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DRUM LENS CLEAR. Beautiful clear glass Fresnel drum lens for use in lamps and other Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns, etc. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys and navigational lights using acetylene burners, electric, etc. The lens measures outside rim diameter of 8”, inside diameter range from 7” – 7 3/8” and height of 6 3/8”. Lens is one piece, prism completely intact, clean, only one very slight chip. A great piece, perfect to repair your lamp or for use in your own lighthouse or for display. Weight about 7 lbs. (VG+). $180.