RE-purposed Antique Ship's Treble-Block on Hatch Cover Base

We recently acquired this late 19th century treble block, re-purposed many years ago into a nautical table lamp. This

Antique ship's treble-block  nautical
table lamp on hatch cover base.

 rare surviving block features wood sheaves (probably lignum vitae) and iron strappings. The block is mounted on to an end section of a WWII Liberty ship hatch cover with half cup cut-out and metal clasp. Both the block and hatch base were refinished in an amber patina.  The hatch base measures 8 1/2 X 16 inches and stands 30 1/2 inches tall to the top of the shade (as shown). Weighs approx. 30 pounds.  A n exceptional old seafaring ships block nautical table lamp that would certainly light up your nautical room and coastal home. 

You can purchase this one-of-a-kind nautical table lamp on line, or at Skipjack's Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia showroom This nautical table lamp is available exclusively at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery. 

Here is the link:   http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/antique-ships-treble-block-on-hatch-cover-base-nautical-table-lamp.html.