Lot # 32 - 1939 British Cargo Light – WWII-Era Utility with Industrial Charm $350

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 08-Oct-2025 7:37:00 PM
Current bid:

$111.00

Highest bidder:

Forward Unto Dawn

Auction has ended

Description :

A rare 1939 cargo light from Great Britain, showcasing utilitarian design from the WWII era. This piece blends industrial character with historical significance—ideal for collectors of military artifacts or vintage lighting. Its metal housing and patina reflect decades of service and preservation. Whether displayed as a conversation piece or repurposed for ambient lighting, it offers a tangible link to wartime craftsmanship.

This specific lantern with the mark "Cargo Light No. 3954 Great Britain 1939" is a remarkable piece of nautical history.  They were widely used on British ships and used to illuminate cargo holds, decks, and general shipboard work where reliable, rugged light sources were necessary.  Built to endure the harshest sea conditions, this lantern stands as a prized artifact of early 20th-century maritime innovation and resilience.


Dimensions : 7 in W x 15 in H x 7 in D

Auction History

Highest bidder is Forward Unto Dawn

Date Bid User
08-Oct-2025 7:33:22 PM $111.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 7:31:15 PM $106.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 7:30:23 PM $101.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 7:30:11 PM $100.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 7:30:11 PM $100.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 7:29:58 PM $96.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 7:27:16 PM $91.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 3:02:18 PM $86.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 3:02:11 PM $85.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 3:02:11 PM $85.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 3:02:03 PM $81.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 3:02:03 PM $80.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 2:39:55 PM $76.00 Forward Unto Dawn
08-Oct-2025 11:15:33 AM $71.00 RSN
02-Oct-2025 11:23:09 AM $61.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:23:03 AM $60.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:23:03 AM $60.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:22:59 AM $51.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:22:59 AM $50.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:22:54 AM $41.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:22:54 AM $40.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:58 AM $31.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:58 AM $30.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:52 AM $26.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:52 AM $25.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:44 AM $20.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:44 AM $19.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:38 AM $18.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:38 AM $17.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:32 AM $16.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:32 AM $15.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:26 AM $14.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:26 AM $13.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:19 AM $12.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:19 AM $11.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:13 AM $10.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:13 AM $9.00 Forward Unto Dawn
02-Oct-2025 11:21:07 AM $8.00 Seattle79
02-Oct-2025 11:21:07 AM $7.00 Forward Unto Dawn
01-Oct-2025 12:43:18 PM $6.00 Seattle79
01-Oct-2025 10:54:29 AM $5.00 Forward Unto Dawn

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