Brass Porthole Cover and Glass Only | 20″

If you’ve been looking for a cover for a brass porthole project – look no further than this listing! We’re helping sell this piece on consignment for a lovely customer of ours. This sweet piece was picked up with intentions of either pairing it with a frame or creating one, measuring 20″ in diameter and 15″ in diameter for the glass. One of the photos shows you how cloudy this salvaged piece is. You could easily replace this glass if you wanted.

History

The word “porthole” has nothing to do with its location on the port side of a ship, but originated thanks to Henry VII of England in 1485. The king demanded mounting guns that were too large for his ships, and a French shipbuilder, James Baker, was brought on to solve the problem. He pierced the ship’s side so that the cannon could be mounted inside. When there was heavy weather or the cannons were not in use, the openings in the ships were fitted with covers that latched tightly. These were called porte, which means door in French. Porte became port thanks to the English, and eventually, any opening on a ship was called a porthole.

*Items without a mirror usually ship within 1–2 business days. However, if you select the mirror option, please allow 1–2 weeks for the mirror to be custom-cut and installed before shipment.