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1900's WWI Pittsburgh Dirigible-Zeppelin
                  Searchlight  1900's WWI Pittsburgh Dirigible-Zeppelin
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1900's Pittsburgh Dirigible-Zeppelin Searchlight  1900's Pittsburgh Dirigible-Zeppelin Searchlight  1900's Pittsburgh Dirigible-Zeppelin Searchlight



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Very scarce and fun find .. a early 1900's Pittsburgh Dirigible - Zeppelin Searchlight.

The piece was found in an old long closed up store. The spotlight, or searchlight is identified via it's copper plate with the maker's marks.
Patents applied for, Pittsburgh Dirigible Search Light. Mfg. by The Pittsburgh Electric Specialties Co. PA.
This company is known for it's electric fans.

The light I believe was powered by an external battery.  The cord was perhaps attached to the airship during it's use. The mount is present and the piece is in very good condition
but for some pitting on the surface of one side more than the other. This is in great condition and may be NOS but again, found in an untidy building  in need of being torn down.

The lens aluminum ring, unscrews from what I believe to be a nickle plated body. The Lens is in very good condition. There is a piece in the interior that swivels.
The original bulb is present. Very neat looking in it's own right. 

This measures approx. 7" long x 6.25" tall" x 3".

Please be sure to have your questions answered prior to making your purchase. I will ensure your order is packaged carefully for you and insured. Sold as-is.

 Thanks for looking.