Vintage Maritime Brass Sea Boat Cabin PORTHOLE Decorative design element

Description

This porthole was previously used as a nautical design element for our home that we are now leaving for a smaller place. It has no glass or mirror (that can be added if desired). The porthole comes with three holders for the glass/mirror/picture if desired. This is a heavy item. I hope it will find another happy home.
This nautical solid brass Porthole Glass Window has a round diameter of 9" and is 2.5" deep. The window is approx. 7.0" in diameter.
The porthole window has 2 dogs (latches) that can be loosened to allow you to swing open the porthole. Mounting screw holes are located & hidden behind the opening window port section. The window frame has realistic rivets and an shiny lacquered finish. This porthole has no glass or mirror that can be added if desired. The porthole comes with three holders for the glass/mirror if desired.
This ship's porthole window would make a great addition to your nautical interior decor.
In the pictures, you see exactly the item being sold.
This is a heavy item shipped by USPS Priority mail.
Material: Solid brass
Finish: Lacquered Brass
Size: 9-1/4" diameter
Window size: Approx. 7-1/8" diameter
Mirror or glass diameter that would fit just below 6" (5-3/4" better)
For display only
Weight: 1.7 lbs
Made in India
A porthole is a small, generally circular, window used on the hull of ships to admit light and air. Porthole is actually an abbreviated term for "port hole window". Though the term is of obvious maritime origin, it is also used to describe round windows on armored vehicles, aircraft, automobiles  (the Ford Thunderbird a notable example), and even planes.
On a ship, the function of a porthole, when open, is to permit light and fresh air to enter the dark and often damp below-deck quarters of the vessel. It also affords below-deck occupants a limited, but often much needed view to the outside world. When closed, the porthole provides a strong water-tight, weather-tight, and sometimes light-tight barrier.