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<p>[QUOTE="AuDragon, post: 365532, member: 6974"]Hi Nathan,</p><p>I wonder if it might possibly have been used on a boat? If the back door is solid (no glass), then I agree with the others that it was probably used in a bracket of some sort. However, the little ledge at the base all the way around would have made it difficult to use this way, the fit would have been lose. The front sloped glass also suggests it was used to throw the light downwards, also suggesting use on some form of transport. The little awning at the front could also have directed rain away from the glass. The side glass looks quite old and very thick. The solder repairs (typically used in stained glass manufacture) on the inside also look old. More photos of the underside and back cover would help. A lovely find and I think its worth investigating further. A local museum or even a university? Best of luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="AuDragon, post: 365532, member: 6974"]Hi Nathan, I wonder if it might possibly have been used on a boat? If the back door is solid (no glass), then I agree with the others that it was probably used in a bracket of some sort. However, the little ledge at the base all the way around would have made it difficult to use this way, the fit would have been lose. The front sloped glass also suggests it was used to throw the light downwards, also suggesting use on some form of transport. The little awning at the front could also have directed rain away from the glass. The side glass looks quite old and very thick. The solder repairs (typically used in stained glass manufacture) on the inside also look old. More photos of the underside and back cover would help. A lovely find and I think its worth investigating further. A local museum or even a university? Best of luck.[/QUOTE]
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