Tin Candle Lantern, Hand Lantern with a Bullseye Condenser Lens - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Tin Candle Lantern, Hand Lantern with a Bullseye Condenser Lens

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The suspension ring is over a round, crimped heat shield which is over the chimney on a conical shaped roof [the crown] having four vent hoods, also known as dormer hoods. A four side tapered case facilitates a single candle socket, and two panes of glass, a tinned sheet iron door and a bullseye glass window; all the described slide up-and-down within simple folded sheet iron tracks.

Item Date: Late 18th - Early 19th Century

Measurement: Height: 19.5"; Width: 10"; Depth: 10"

Material: Tinned sheet iron, trivial traces of black paint

Item Condition: Very good, as expected – scatted dings commensurate with age and use.

Price: $2,575

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.