Original American Whaling Ship Branding Iron from the Vessel WALRUS - circa 1830 Russian Maxim 1910 A most attractive oil lamp

A most attractive oil lamp with brass burner surmounting its’ small oil tank which can be removed from the interior of the lantern for cleaning and service

so the folding feature was discontinued and a steel scabbard provided

Offered in great display condition this is a very rare British contractor made sword perfect to add to any British Victorian collection

Not bad for a gun that was designed as an ancillary duty

Here is a story recounted by Ed 'Cotton' Appleman the nose gunner of "Duration Baby" that was published in the book:

Original American Whaling Ship Branding Iron from the Vessel WALRUS - circa 1830 Russian Maxim 1910 A most attractive oil lampOriginal Item: Only One Available. Seems amazing now that small Whaling ships would leave New England ports to hunt massive whales, and were able to return. They sailed with purpose of harvesting huge quantities of OIL, which was rendered from the whales blubber after they were killed. This was mostly used to fuel lanterns for light, as well as lubrication, soap, margarine, etc. Industry had yet to strike the "black gold" of petroleum, so as the