The most iconic warship light of all and one of our ‘tour de force’ items, the RN Francis Signal Lamp. We have complimented this one with an almost equally impressive Royal Navy gun-metal bronze machine gun stand. Fully refurbished with a no expense spared approach so as to reveal its beautiful sculptural properties, it truly is a statement piece of nautical decor. Shutters operate perfectly if you did want to signal to a friend across the bay, a brass key keeps the shutters open for when you want a soft light in the room.

A Royal Navy signalling lamp was vital for secure ship-to-ship communication, especially before radio and during radio silence in wartime. Using shutters to flash coded light—typically Morse code—it allowed messages to be sent over long distances, day or night, without revealing sensitive information to the enemy. The lamp enabled coordination of fleets, navigation, and tactical manoeuvres while maintaining stealth and reliability even in poor weather. It was an essential tool for command, control, and safety at sea.