Historical information

Alfred Frederick Samuel Genton was born in Switzerland around1869 and arrived in England date unclear.
By 1901 the Kelly’s Directory of Birmingham had listed the Genton & Kessler company as manufactures of all kinds of ship & railway lamps, fog horns and general ship fittings with their factory listed as the Bingley Works King Edward Place Birmingham UK that is listed in 1896 as being was owned and run by J E & H Player.
Then in February 1905 it appears the partnership of Alfred F S Genton & Julius Rudolf Kessler was dissolved and Alfred F S Genton continued to carry on the business on his own. The company continued on managed by family members until 1961 when it ceased trading.

Significance

A marine lamp made by a significant maker in Birmingham England in the early part of the 20th century. This item is now regarded as a collectors item.

Physical description

Brass lamp with 'Port' marking with 2 small chain hook locking mechanisms, and hinged lid. Clear glass with red lens filter. Fuel tank and wick burner removed.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped Seahorse GB trade mark No 54987